Quinoa
Packaged product Grains and Pasta GOLDENSUN
Quinoa contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from fat and 16% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 364 kcal per 100 g across 743 products.
100 g provides 88% of the Daily Value for manganese, 66% of the Daily Value for copper and 47% of the Daily Value for magnesium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 64.4 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber L | 8.9 g | 32% |
| Total sugars L | 2.2 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 15.6 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.36 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.32 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.77 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.49 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) L | 184 µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 4.2 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium L | 197 mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus L | 457 mg | 37% |
| Potassium L | 867 mg | 18% |
| Zinc L | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper L | 0.59 mg | 66% |
| Manganese L | 2 mg | 88% |
| Selenium L | 12.8 µg | 23% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 66%
- Fat 18%
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
- Protein15.6 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 13 g)
- Fiber8.9 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 2.3 g)
- Fat7.8 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 5.8 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.6 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 5.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 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)
| Starch L | 52.2 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 8 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 13.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 15.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 64.4 g | 64.4 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g | 7.8 g |
| Fiber | 8.9 g | 8.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Quinoa
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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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 400 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g): about 180 kcal.
Is Quinoa high in protein?
Quinoa contains 15.6 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 13 g).
How many carbs are in Quinoa?
Quinoa has 64.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.9 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Quinoa?
Quinoa contains 7.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Quinoa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (88% DV), copper (66% DV), magnesium (47% DV), Folate (B9) (46% DV) and phosphorus (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Quinoa?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 24, 2026. 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: Branded Foods, record 2592538. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 13, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 20897673. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 24, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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