Quinoa
Moderate calorie densityUncooked
Calories per 100 g
368
Density
3.68kcal/g
Protein / 100g
14.1g
Carbs / 100g
64.2g
Fat / 100g
6.1g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Quinoa, Uncooked has 3.68 calories per gram (368 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 170 g | 626 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 368 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein14.1 g / 100 g15% of calories
- Carbs64.2 g / 100 g70% of calories
- Fat6.1 g / 100 g15% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Quinoa, Uncooked is 25× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.68 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Quinoa, Uncooked is 8.0× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.68 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Quinoa, Uncooked is 1.5× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.68 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about quinoa
- How many calories are in 100 grams of quinoa?
- Quinoa, Uncooked contains 368 calories per 100 g, along with 14.1 g of protein, 64.2 g of carbohydrates, and 6.1 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of quinoa?
- Quinoa, Uncooked has a calorie density of 3.68 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one cup of quinoa?
- One cup of Quinoa, Uncooked weighs about 170 g and provides roughly 626 calories.
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