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Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Calories

Plant-based protein, high fiber, low oil, gluten-free

CALORIES

120kcal

53medium

POTASSIUM

172mg

FIBER

2.8g

Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

120

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

21.3g

· 73%

Protein

4.1g

· 14%

Fat

1.7g

· 13%

Fiber

2.8g

Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.7mg · 14% DV

Folate

42µg · 11% DV

0.11mg · 8% DV

0.12mg · 7% DV

Minerals

Manganese

1mg · 43% DV

Phosphorus

152mg · 22% DV

Magnesium

64mg · 15% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Medium

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

Is Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Quinoa (cooked, low oil) Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.18g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.48g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.97g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 12.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (12.3:1).

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Quinoa (cooked, low oil) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in 100g of cooked quinoa?

Low-oil cooked quinoa provides 120 calories per 100g. It also contains 4.1g of protein, 21.3g of carbohydrates, and 1.7g of fat.

Is cooked quinoa low glycemic?

Cooked quinoa has a glycemic index of 53, which is in the moderate range. A 100g serving provides 2.8g of fiber.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.