Calories in 6 Oz of Cooked Quinoa
6 oz of cooked quinoa (170 g) has 204 calories. That is 10% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 7.5 g of protein, 3.3 g of fat and 36 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 14% fat and 71% carbs. For comparison, 4 oz of cooked quinoa has 136 and 8 oz of cooked quinoa has 272 calories. Burning 204 calories takes about 36 minutes of brisk walking or 16 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Quinoa: common questions
How many calories are in 6 oz of cooked quinoa?
6 oz of cooked quinoa weighs about 170 g and has 204 calories.
How much protein is in 6 oz of cooked quinoa?
6 oz of cooked quinoa has 7.5 g of protein, which is 15% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 6 oz of cooked quinoa?
6 oz of cooked quinoa has 36 g of carbohydrates, including 4.8 g of fiber and 1.5 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 168917. Original description: Quinoa, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.