Quinoa
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
378
Density
3.78kcal/g
Protein / 100g
13.3g
Carbs / 100g
64.4g
Fat / 100g
5.6g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Quinoa has 3.78 calories per gram (378 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Cup | 45 g | 170 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 378 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein13.3 g / 100 g15% of calories
- Carbs64.4 g / 100 g71% of calories
- Fat5.6 g / 100 g14% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Quinoa is 25× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.78 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Quinoa is 8.2× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.78 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Quinoa is 1.5× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.78 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about quinoa
- How many calories are in 100 grams of quinoa?
- Quinoa contains 378 calories per 100 g, along with 13.3 g of protein, 64.4 g of carbohydrates, and 5.6 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of quinoa?
- Quinoa has a calorie density of 3.78 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 1/4 cup of quinoa?
- One 1/4 cup of Quinoa weighs about 45 g and provides roughly 170 calories.
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