How many calories are in 100 grams of quinua?

Quinua contains 362 calories per 100 g, along with 11.8 g of protein, 68.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.

What is the calorie density of quinua?

Quinua has a calorie density of 3.62 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).

How many calories are in one 1.5 onz of quinua?

One 1.5 onz of Quinua weighs about 43 g and provides roughly 154 calories.

Quinua

Moderate calorie density

Calories per 100 g

362

Density

3.62kcal/g

Protein / 100g

11.8g

Carbs / 100g

68.2g

Fat / 100g

0.0g

Where this food sits on the scale

01.546+ kcal/g

Quinua has 3.62 calories per gram (362 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
1.5 Onz	43 g	154
100 g	100 g	362

Where the calories come from

Protein11.8 g / 100 g15% of calories
Carbs68.2 g / 100 g85% of calories
Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories

Quick comparisons

Quinua is 24× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.62 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
Quinua is 7.9× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.62 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
Quinua is 1.4× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.62 vs 2.52 kcal/g).

Frequently asked questions about quinua

How many calories are in 100 grams of quinua?: Quinua contains 362 calories per 100 g, along with 11.8 g of protein, 68.2 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
What is the calorie density of quinua?: Quinua has a calorie density of 3.62 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
How many calories are in one 1.5 onz of quinua?: One 1.5 onz of Quinua weighs about 43 g and provides roughly 154 calories.

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Where this food sits on the scale

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Where the calories come from

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