Quinoa

Packaged product Korn og pastaprodukter Sainsbury's

Quinoa contains 98 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion {30}, 80 g (80 g) provides about 78 kcal.

Roughly 63 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 22 % from fat and 15 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in korn og pastaprodukter on FoodFactly, where the median is 369 kcal per 100 g across 174 products.

100 g provides 33 % of the Daily Value for mangan, 30 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 29 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Quinoa by Sainsbury's, product photo
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98kcal per 100 g
3,5 gprotein
14,9 gcarbohydrates
2,3 gfat
78kcal in serving, 1 portion {30}, 80 g (80 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 97,5 kcal
Total fat L 2,3 g 3 %
Saturated fat L 1,3 g 6 %
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0 %
Sodium L 5 mg 0,2 %
Total carbohydrates L 14,9 g 5 %
Dietary fiber L 2,3 g 8 %
Total sugars L 0,63 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 3,5 g 7 %
Vitamin A L 0 µg0 %
Vitamin C L 0 mg0 %
Vitamin D L 0 µg0 %
Vitamin E L 2,4 mg16 %
Thiamin (B1) L 0,36 mg30 %
Riboflavin (B2) L 0,32 mg25 %
Niacin (B3) L 1,5 mg10 %
Pantothensyre (B5) L 0,77 mg15 %
Vitamin B6 L 0,49 mg29 %
Folat (B9) L 69 µg17 %
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0 %
Calcium L 47 mg4 %
Jern L 1,7 mg10 %
Magnesium L 73,9 mg18 %
Phosphor L 171 mg14 %
Kalium L 563 mg12 %
Zink L 3,1 mg28 %
Kobber L 0,22 mg25 %
Mangan L 0,75 mg33 %
Selen L 12,8 µg23 %
Jod L 0 µg0 %

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 15 %Carbohydrates: 63 %Fat: 22 %98kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 15 %
  • Carbohydrates 63 %
  • Fat 22 %

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Mangan33 %Thiamin (B1)30 %Vitamin B629 %Zink28 %Riboflavin (B2)25 %Kobber25 %Selen23 %Magnesium18 %Folat (B9)17 %Vitamin E16 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein3,5 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 13,3 g)
  • Fiber2,3 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 6,7 g)
  • Sugars0,63 gbelow the median for korn og pastaprodukter (median 2,1 g)
  • Fat2,3 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 5,6 g)
  • Saturated fat1,3 gin the top quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 0,4 g)
  • Sodium5 mgabove the median for korn og pastaprodukter (median 4,4 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal3,6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water13,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Stivelse L52,2 g
Carotenoids (1)
Betacaroten L8 µg
Other components (2)
Vand L13,3 g
Alkohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
00447829
Quantity
300g
Label serving
1 portion {30} (80 g)
Category
Quinoaworld. kgm
Nutri-Score
C as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Dried quinoa

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

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Quinoa Asda 103 3,9 g 16,3 g 2,3 g
Quinoa Taste Of 103 4 g 19 g 0,75 g
Quinoa Dunnes Stores 108 3,7 g 18 g 2 g
Quinoa M&S Food 108 4 g 16,5 g 2,4 g
Smokey mixed beans & quinoa Holland and Barrett 110 4,8 g 15 g 1,9 g
Quinoa Sainsbury's 111 4,6 g 16,7 g 2,2 g
White, black & red quinoa Waitrose 115 4,3 g 16,4 g 2 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Quinoa?

100 g of Quinoa has 98 kcal. Serving, 1 portion {30}, 80 g (80 g): about 78 kcal.

How much protein is in Quinoa?

Quinoa contains 3,5 g of protein per 100 g (7 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2,8 g in serving, 1 portion {30}, 80 g (80 g). About 15 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other korn og pastaprodukter, that is in the lowest quarter (median 13,3 g).

How many carbs are in Quinoa?

Quinoa has 14,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2,3 g of fiber and 0,63 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Quinoa?

Quinoa contains 2,3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1,3 g is saturated (6 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Quinoa contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are mangan (33 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (30 % DV), Vitamin B6 (29 % DV), zink (28 % DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (25 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Quinoa?

100 g contains 5 mg of sodium, 0,2 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 30. april 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 00447829. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 30. april 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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