Calories in 1/4 Cup of Cooked Quinoa
1/4 cup of cooked quinoa (46 g) has 56 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 2 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 9.9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 14% fat and 71% carbs. For comparison, 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa has 111 calories. Burning 56 calories takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking or 4 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 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa?
1/4 cup of cooked quinoa weighs about 46 g and has 56 calories.
How much protein is in 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa?
1/4 cup of cooked quinoa has 2 g of protein, which is 4% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/4 cup of cooked quinoa?
1/4 cup of cooked quinoa has 9.9 g of carbohydrates, including 1.3 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.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 168917. Original description: Quinoa, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.