Yellow Quinoa
Packaged product Nuts and Seeds American
Yellow Quinoa contains 368 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 cup, 170 g (170 g) provides about 626 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 15% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in nuts and seeds on FoodFactly, where the median is 456 kcal per 100 g across 771 products.
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 368 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.59 g | 3% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 5 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 58.2 g | 21% |
| Dietary fiber L | 7.1 g | 25% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 14.1 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 4.6 mg | 25% |
% 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 68%
- Fat 15%
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
- Protein14.1 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber7.1 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Fat5.9 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 30 g)
- Saturated fat0.59 gbelow the median for nuts and seeds (median 1.5 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
|---|
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 | 368 kcal | 368 kcal |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 14.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.2 g | 58.2 g |
| Fat | 5.9 g | 5.9 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 5 mg |
Product details
Ingredients
Yellow quinoa.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouted Rice & Quinoa Blend TruRoots | 368 | 7.9 g | 79 g | 2.6 g |
| Incagen, quinua flakes Incagen | 368 | 14 g | 64 g | 6 g |
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| White Quinoa Pereg | 368 | 14 g | 64 g | 6 g |
| Grainey plus Multi Grain Bar Grainey | 368 | 25 g | 50 g | 7.5 g |
| Inca's food, peeled wheat Inca's Food | 369 | 9.4 g | 75.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Whole Quinoa Grains House Delights | 369 | 14.3 g | 69 g | 6 g |
| Pre-Rinsed & Ready-to-Cook Ancient Grain Power Blend Ancient Harvest | 367 | 13.3 g | 64.4 g | 6.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Yellow Quinoa?
100 g of Yellow Quinoa has 368 kcal. Serving, 1 cup, 170 g (170 g): about 626 kcal.
Is Yellow Quinoa high in protein?
Yellow Quinoa contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24 g in serving, 1 cup, 170 g (170 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is below the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in Yellow Quinoa?
Yellow Quinoa has 58.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 7.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Yellow Quinoa?
Yellow Quinoa contains 5.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.59 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Yellow Quinoa contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Yellow 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 USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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 2440673. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 28, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0799491276758. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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