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Quinoa, 1 cup (185 g), contains about 8.1 g of protein, 5.2 g of fiber and 222 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.
At a glance
- Protein
- 8.1 g
- Fiber
- 5.2 g
- Calories
- 222 kcal
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 3.6 g
Portions from USDA FoodData Central
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Carbohydrate | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen serving: 1 cup | 185 g | 222 kcal | 8.1 g | 5.2 g | 39.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal | 4.4 g | 2.8 g | 21.3 g | 1.9 g |
A familiar serving, made clear
One cup of cooked quinoa is an easy grain portion to recognise, with both protein and fiber.
Where these numbers come from
USDA description: Quinoa, cooked. FDC ID: 168917. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.
Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.
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