Calories in 2 Cups of Uncooked Quinoa
2 cups of uncooked quinoa (340 g) has 1251 calories. That is 63% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 48 g of protein, 21 g of fat and 218 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 15% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 1 1/2 cups of uncooked quinoa has 938 calories. Burning 1251 calories takes about 223 minutes of brisk walking or 101 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Uncooked Quinoa: common questions
How many calories are in 2 cups of uncooked quinoa?
2 cups of uncooked quinoa weighs about 340 g and has 1251 calories.
How much protein is in 2 cups of uncooked quinoa?
2 cups of uncooked quinoa has 48 g of protein, which is 96% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 2 cups of uncooked quinoa?
2 cups of uncooked quinoa has 218 g of carbohydrates, including 24 g of fiber.
How much uncooked quinoa is 100 calories?
100 calories of uncooked quinoa is 27 g, about 1/4 cup of uncooked quinoa.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 168874. Original description: Quinoa, uncooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.