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1/2 cup

Quinoa

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 44
Calories 318
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 4.93g 8%
  Saturated Fat 0.502g 3%
  Polyunsaturated Fat 1.995g  
  Monounsaturated Fat 1.305g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 629mg  
Total Carbohydrate 58.56g 20%
  Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
  Sugars -  
Protein 11.14g  
 
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 5% Iron 44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
16%
of RDI*
(318 calories)
16% of RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (75%)
 
Fat (13%)
 
Protein (12%)
Carbohydrates, 58.56g (75%) Fat, 4.93g (13%) Protein, 11.14g (12%)
* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories

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Nutrition summary:

Calories
318
Fat
4.93g
Carbs
58.56g
Protein
11.14g
There are 318 calories in a 1/2 cup of Quinoa.
Calorie breakdown: 13% fat, 75% carbs, 12% protein.

Other common serving sizes:

Serving Size Calories
1 oz 106
100 g 374
1 cup 636
1 lb 1696

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See also:

Trader Joe's Organic Quinoa
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Au Bon Pain Quinoa
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Used in these member recipes:

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Quinoa Flax Crackers
Quinoa Mediterranean Salad
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Chicken with Quinoa and Vegetables
Quinoa Pudding
Mexican Style Quinoa and Black Beans
Quinoa and Black Beans
Lime Mint Quinoa Salad
 
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