Quinoa, red, uncooked
Small rusty red seed which has a light, fluffy texture when cooked. Mild and slightly nutty flavour. Uncooked
Cereals and cereal productsSource: Analysed
Energy with dietary fibre
1,538kJ
Protein
14.1g
Fat, total
6.9g
Total dietary fibre
13.8g
Total sugars
5.8g
Sodium
4.0mg
Per 100g of edible portion
Quick FAQ
- How many calories are in quinoa?
- Quinoa, red, uncooked contains approximately 368 calories (1,538 kJ) per 100g, according to the Australian Food Composition Database.
- How much protein is in quinoa?
- There are 14.1g of protein per 100g of quinoa, red, uncooked.
- How much sugar is in quinoa?
- Quinoa, red, uncooked contains 5.8g of total sugars per 100g, making it moderate in sugar.
- How much fat is in quinoa?
- Quinoa, red, uncooked has 6.9g of total fat per 100g.
- Is quinoa high in fibre?
- Yes - Quinoa, red, uncooked is a high-fibre food with 13.8g of dietary fibre per 100g.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Energy
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy with dietary fibre | 1,538 kJ |
| Energy, without dietary fibre | 1,424 kJ |
Proximates
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 12.4 g |
| Protein | 14.1 g |
| Nitrogen | 2.3 g |
| Fat, total | 6.9 g |
| Total dietary fibre | 13.8 g |
| Alcohol | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, without sugar alcohols | 55.0 g |
| Available carbohydrate, with sugar alcohols | 55.0 g |
Carbohydrates
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total sugars | 5.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Free sugars | 0 g |
| Starch | 49.2 g |
| Inulin | 0.20 g |
| Resistant starch | 0.40 g |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 41.0 mg |
| Iodine | 0.50 ug |
| Iron | 4.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 168 mg |
| Phosphorus | 377 mg |
| Potassium | 563 mg |
| Selenium | 0 ug |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg |
| Zinc | 3.6 mg |
| Retinol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin A retinol equivalents | 1.0 ug |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Beta-carotene | 8.0 ug |
| Beta-carotene equivalents | 8.0 ug |
| Thiamin | 0.27 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg |
| Niacin | 0 mg |
| Niacin derived from tryptophan | 2.8 mg |
| Niacin derived equivalents | 2.8 mg |
| Pyridoxine | 0.30 mg |
| Cobalamin | 0 ug |
| Folate, natural | 184 ug |
| Folic acid | 0 ug |
| Total folates | 184 ug |
| Dietary folate equivalents | 184 ug |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| Ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol | 0 ug |
| 25-hydroxy ergocalciferol | 0 ug |
| Vitamin D3 equivalents | 0 ug |
| Alpha tocopherol | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.8 mg |
Fatty Acids
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Total saturated fatty acids | 0.81 g |
| Total monounsaturated fatty acids | 2.0 g |
| C18:2w6 | 3.1 g |
| C18:3w3 | 0.27 g |
| C20:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:5w3 | 0 mg |
| C22:6w3 | 48.9 mg |
| Total polyunsaturated fatty acids | 3.4 g |
| Total long chain omega 3 fatty acids | 48.9 mg |
| Total trans fatty acids | 0 mg |
Amino Acids
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 167 mg |
Other
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Ash | 2.2 g |
| Caffeine | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
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Source: Australian Food Composition Database (AFCD) Release 3, FSANZ. Food key: F007597. All values per 100g of edible portion.