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Quinoa

A seed cooked and eaten like a grain, notable for being a complete plant protein, unusual among grains and pseudo-grains alike.

Preparation
no added fat
Reported per
100 g
USDA category
Pasta, noodles, cooked grains
Record type
Survey (FNDDS)

USDA FoodData Central record 2708400, Survey (FNDDS), refreshed Mar 22, 2026Quinoa, no added fat

Per 100 g

The six that answer most questions

Calories
120 cal
Protein
4.4 g
Total fat
1.9 g
Carbohydrate
21.2 g
Fiber
2.8 g
Sugars
0.9 g

Every value above is per 100 g of quinoa, no added fat, as measured in the USDA record. Nothing is scaled, averaged, or scored.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g · Quinoa, no added fat

Nutrition Facts for Quinoa, no added fat, per 100 g
Calories120
Total Fat1.9g2% DV
Saturated Fat0.2g1% DV
Total Carbohydrate21.2g8% DV
Dietary Fiber2.8g10% DV
Total Sugars0.9g
Protein4.4g9% DV
Sodium163mg7% DV
Calcium17mg1% DV
Iron1.5mg8% DV
Folate42mcg11% DV
Vitamin C0mg0% DV

Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and apply to the 100 g amount above. Source: USDA FoodData Central: Quinoa, no added fat.

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