How Many Calories Are in Quinoa?
Do You Know How Many Calories Are in Quinoa?
We love the superfood grain quinoa for its hunger-fighting, filling, protein-packed properties — and for its versatility. You can use quinoa for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more! Quinoa is also a decent source of calcium, potassium, and energy-boosting iron.
A single serving of quinoa is 1/4 cup of dry grain, which cooked up equates to about 3/4 of a cup. Each serving of quinoa has 156 calories. If you're counting macros or calories, here's the full nutritional breakdown.
| Serving Size | Calories | Fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Fiber (g) | Protein (g) | Calcium (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 156 | 2.6 | 27.3 | 3 | 6 | 20 |
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