AyarındaBoiled quinoa calories
1 serving · 150 g: about 160–200 kcal. 120 kcal per 100 g: 4.4 g protein, 21.3 g carbohydrate, 1.9 g fat.
In portions
| Portion | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 150 g | 160–200 kcal |
| 1 bowl | 185 g | 200–240 kcal |
Nutrition facts (100 g)
| Energy | 120 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.3 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Where the calories come from: protein 15% · carbohydrate 71% · fat 14%.
Source: USDA FoodData Central record 168917. The same food can vary by ±10% with its variety, recipe and brand.
Frequently asked questions
Boiled quinoa: how many grams and calories in 1 serving?
1 serving is about 150 g on average and has about 160–200 kcal.
Boiled quinoa: how many calories in 100 grams?
Per 100 g there are 120 kcal, 4.4 g of protein, 21.3 g of carbohydrate and 1.9 g of fat.
Boiled quinoa: how much protein does it have?
Per 100 g there are 4.4 g of protein; 1 serving (150 g) has about 7 g of protein. About 15% of its calories come from protein.
Boiled quinoa: does it make you gain weight?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own; your weight depends on the day’s total calories. 1 serving (150 g) has about 180 kcal: about 9% of a 2,000 kcal day (the reference on nutrition labels). Its energy density is low (1.2 kcal per gram): you can eat more of it for the same calories. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
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Meal ideas with it
- Grilled salmon, quinoa, arugula salad ~550 kcal
Similar foods
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