Calories in Quinoa (cooked)
222kcal per 1 cup, cooked (185 g)
120 kcal per 100 g · about 11% of a 2,000-kcal day
Quinoa has slightly fewer calories than rice and notably more protein — one of the few grains with a complete amino acid profile.
Quinoa (cooked) nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup, cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 222 kcal |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbs | 21.3 g | 39.4 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 5.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 1.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 15% Carbs 71% Fat 14%
Quinoa (cooked) calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 34 kcal | 1.2 g | 6 g | 0.5 g |
| 50 g | 60 kcal | 2.2 g | 10.7 g | 1 g |
| 100 g | 120 kcal | 4.4 g | 21.3 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 cup, cooked (185 g) | 222 kcal | 8.1 g | 39.4 g | 3.5 g |
| 200 g | 240 kcal | 8.8 g | 42.6 g | 3.8 g |
| 250 g | 300 kcal | 11 g | 53.3 g | 4.8 g |
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