Calories in 1/2 Cup of Uncooked Quinoa
1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa (85 g) has 313 calories. That is 16% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 12 g of protein, 5.2 g of fat and 55 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 15% fat and 70% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of uncooked quinoa has 156 and 3/4 cup of uncooked quinoa has 469 calories. Burning 313 calories takes about 56 minutes of brisk walking or 25 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 1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa?
1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa weighs about 85 g and has 313 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa?
1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa has 12 g of protein, which is 24% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa?
1/2 cup of uncooked quinoa has 55 g of carbohydrates, including 6 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.