Quinoa
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Roland
Quinoa contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 69% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from fat and 15% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (364 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for iron and 11% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 356 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 600 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 62.2 g | 23% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 113 mg | 9% |
| Iron L | 4.4 mg | 25% |
| Potassium L | 524 mg | 11% |
% 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 69%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein13.3 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 13 g)
- Fiber6.7 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.3 g)
- Fat6.7 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)
- Sodium600 mgin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 5.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
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 | 356 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.2 g | 62.2 g |
| Fat | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 711 mg | 600 mg |
Product details
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa Paul's Finest | 356 | 10.2 g | 62 g | 5 g |
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| Quinoa Bio KoRo | 356 | 13 g | 62 g | 4 g |
| Basmati et duo quinoa happy bio | 356 | 12 g | 70 g | 2.3 g |
| Quinoa Grain Infinity Foods Organic | 356 | 14 g | 64.3 g | 7.1 g |
| Organic White Quinoa 365 Whole Foods Market | 356 | 13.3 g | 68.9 g | 5.6 g |
| Quinoa Seeds Clic | 356 | 13.2 g | 58.1 g | 6.1 g |
| Quinoa Great Value | 356 | 13.3 g | 68.9 g | 5.6 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 356 kcal. Serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g): about 160 kcal.
Is Quinoa high in protein?
Quinoa contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 13 g).
How many carbs are in Quinoa?
Quinoa has 62.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Quinoa?
Quinoa contains 6.7 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 iron (25% DV) and potassium (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Quinoa?
100 g contains 600 mg of sodium, 26% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated August 22, 2025. 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 2596259. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0041224721821. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 22, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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