Calories in Quinoa, no added fat
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Quinoa, no added fat contains 120 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup, cooked (170 g) provides about 204 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains on FoodFactly (128 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 21% of the Daily Value for copper, 15% of the Daily Value for magnesium and 12% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 163 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 0.87 g | |
| Protein C | 4.4 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 42 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 22.9 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 64 mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus C | 151 mg | 12% |
| Potassium C | 171 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 2.8 µg | 5% |
% 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 71%
- Fat 14%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein4.4 gabove the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 2.7 g)
- Sugars0.87 gin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.4 g)
- Fat1.9 gabove the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 1.7 g)
- Sodium163 mgin the lowest quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 189 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.53 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.015 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.97 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.46 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.085 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 53 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 42 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Quinoa
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, uncooked Raw | 368 | 14.1 g | 64.2 g | 6.1 g |
| Quinoa, cooked Cooked | 120 | 4.4 g | 21.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Quinoa, puffed, organic | 379 | 8.3 g | 78.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Quinoa, puffed | 398 | 13.5 g | 70.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Quinoa, NS as to fat | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Quinoa, fat added | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckwheat groats | 118 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 4 g |
| Millet | 118 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 1 g |
| Barley | 139 | 2.2 g | 27.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Bulgur, no added fat | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.5 g | 0.24 g |
| Bulgur, NS as to fat | 83 | 3.1 g | 18.5 g | 0.24 g |
| Bulgur, fat added | 121 | 2.9 g | 17.3 g | 5.1 g |
| Rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, prepared | 124 | 2.2 g | 26.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Pasta, gluten free | 179 | 3.2 g | 38 g | 1 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 120 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (170 g): about 204 kcal.
How much protein is in quinoa?
Quinoa contains 4.4 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.4 g in 1 cup, cooked (170 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta, noodles, cooked grains, that is above the median (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in quinoa?
Quinoa has 21.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 0.87 g of sugars.
How much fat is in quinoa?
Quinoa contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.23 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does quinoa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (21% DV), magnesium (15% DV), phosphorus (12% DV) and Folate (B9) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in quinoa?
100 g contains 163 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does quinoa have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, quinoa, no added fat has 120 kcal, while quinoa, uncooked has 368 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708400. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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