Calories in 6 Oz of Uncooked Quinoa
6 oz of uncooked quinoa (170 g) has 626 calories. That is 31% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 24 g of protein, 10 g of fat and 109 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 15% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 4 oz of uncooked quinoa has 417 and 8 oz of uncooked quinoa has 835 calories. Burning 626 calories takes about 112 minutes of brisk walking or 50 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 6 oz of uncooked quinoa?
6 oz of uncooked quinoa weighs about 170 g and has 626 calories.
How much protein is in 6 oz of uncooked quinoa?
6 oz of uncooked quinoa has 24 g of protein, which is 48% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 6 oz of uncooked quinoa?
6 oz of uncooked quinoa has 109 g of carbohydrates, including 12 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.