Quinoa
Packaged product Grains and Pasta simple truth
Quinoa contains 356 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 0.25 cup, 45 g (45 g) provides about 160 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (347 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 296% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 88% of the Daily Value for manganese and 66% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 68.9 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber L | 6.7 g | 24% |
| Total sugars L | 22.2 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% |
| Vitamin E L | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 3.6 mg | 296% |
| 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% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 4 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium L | 197 mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus L | 457 mg | 37% |
| Potassium L | 556 mg | 12% |
| 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 73%
- Fat 13%
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 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 7.9 g)
- Fiber6.7 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 3 g)
- Sugars22.2 gin the top quarter of grains and pasta (median 2.1 g)
- Fat5.6 gabove the median for grains and pasta (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 126 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 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 | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (2)
| Beta-carotene L | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
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 | 356 kcal | 356 kcal |
| Protein | 13.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 68.9 g | 68.9 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 22.2 g | 22.2 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- simple truth
- Barcode
- 0011110912381
- Quantity
- 1 lb
- Label serving
- 0.25 cup (45 g)
- Category
- Grains and Pasta
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
ORGANIC 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 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 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 7.9 g).
How many carbs are in Quinoa?
Quinoa has 68.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.7 g of fiber and 22.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Quinoa?
Quinoa contains 5.6 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 Thiamin (B1) (296% DV), manganese (88% DV), copper (66% DV), magnesium (47% DV) and Folate (B9) (46% 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 May 29, 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 2400344. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated May 13, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0011110912381. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 29, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "QUINOA". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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