How much protein is in Quinoa?

Quinoa contains 13.1g of protein per 100g. This is 26% of the recommended daily value of 50g.

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Calories in Quinoa

Q: How many calories are in Quinoa?

Quinoa contains 374 calories per 100g. A typical serving of 100g (100g) provides 374 calories.

Q: How many carbs are in Quinoa?

Quinoa contains 68.9g of carbohydrates per 100g.

Q: Is Quinoa good for weight loss?

Quinoa has 374 calories per 100g. At 374 kcal per 100g, it is calorie-dense. Tracking portion sizes with an app like CalRay helps keep it within your daily goal.

Dry vs cooked quinoa: the calorie number that trips people up

374 kcal

per 100g

Protein 13.1g

Carbs 68.9g

Fat 5.8g

What makes quinoa so powerful?

The 374 calories per 100 g listed here is for dry quinoa. Once cooked it absorbs water and roughly triples in weight, so 100 g of cooked quinoa is closer to 120 calories. Mixing up the two is the most common tracking mistake with grains. Quinoa is a seed rather than a grain and is one of the few plant foods that contains all nine essential amino acids. Rinse it before cooking to wash off saponins, which taste bitter.

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Dry vs cooked

Cooked weighs about 3x as much, so about a third of the calories per 100 g.

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A seed

Cooks like a grain; gluten-free.

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All 9 essential amino acids

Uncommon for a plant food.

💡 When & how to use it

Use a ratio of about 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water, simmer for 15 minutes, rest covered for 5. Weigh dry when you can, so the entry matches.

Calories by Serving Size

100g

374 kcal

P 13.1g C 68.9g F 5.8g

200g

748 kcal

P 26.2g C 137.8g F 11.6g

50g

187 kcal

P 6.6g C 34.5g F 2.9g

Full Nutrition Facts

Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 100g

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.8g 7%

Trans Fat g

Total Carbohydrate 68.9g 25%

Protein 13.1g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How does Quinoa fit your daily goals?

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75 min

Walking to burn 374 kcal

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19%

of 2,000 kcal daily goal

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13.1g

protein (26% of daily 50g)

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servings until 2,000 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Quinoa?

Quinoa contains 374 calories per 100g. It is relatively calorie-dense, so portion control is important.

How much protein does Quinoa have?

Quinoa provides 13.1g of protein per 100g, which is 26% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is a good source of protein.

How many carbs are in Quinoa?

Quinoa contains 68.9g of carbohydrates per 100g .

Is Quinoa good for weight loss?

Quinoa has 374 kcal per 100g, so portions need to be monitored on a weight-loss diet. Use CalRay to track your intake accurately.

How do I track Quinoa calories accurately?

The easiest way to track quinoa is with CalRay. Simply snap a photo of your meal and the AI will automatically identify the food and calculate calories and macros based on the estimated portion size — no manual lookup required. You can also search by name and adjust gram weight manually.