Calories in 50g of Cooked Quinoa

50g of cooked quinoa (50 g) has 60 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.2 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 11 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 14% fat and 71% carbs. For comparison, 100g of cooked quinoa has 120 calories. Burning 60 calories takes about 11 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Cooked Quinoa Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

60cal

in 50g of cooked quinoa (50 g)

Protein2.2 g15% of calories

Fat1 g14% of calories

Carbs11 g71% of calories

3% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Cooked Quinoa calories by serving size

Common amounts of cooked quinoa with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	60	2.2 g	1 g	11 g
1/2 cup	93 g	111	4.1 g	1.8 g	20 g
100g	100 g	120	4.4 g	1.9 g	21 g
4 oz	113 g	136	5 g	2.2 g	24 g
1 cup	185 g	222	8.1 g	3.6 g	39 g
200g	200 g	240	8.8 g	3.8 g	43 g

Cooked Quinoa vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other grains, rice and pasta.

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Uncooked Quinoa368

Farro367

Cooked Quinoa120

Oatmeal Made with Milk116

Instant Oatmeal68

Oatmeal64

Cooked Quinoa: common questions

How many calories are in 50g of cooked quinoa?

50g of cooked quinoa weighs about 50 g and has 60 calories.

How much protein is in 50g of cooked quinoa?

50g of cooked quinoa has 2.2 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 50g of cooked quinoa?

50g of cooked quinoa has 11 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.

How much cooked quinoa is 100 calories?

100 calories of cooked quinoa is 83 g, about 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa.

More about cooked quinoa

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 168917. Original description: Quinoa, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.