What is Quinoa? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Quinoa?

Quinoa is a grain that was used by the native populations of the Andes for thousands of years before the arrival of the Spanish. When cooked, it has a sweet and nutty flavor similar to brown rice, and a fluffy texture. It can be used as an accompaniment to meats or vegetable main dishes, or as part of a casserole or salad.

What does Quinoa Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

Ingredients

quinoa

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

Quinoa Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup185g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	222kcal	11%
Fats	4g	5%
Sat. fats	N/A
Mono. Fats	2g	5%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	39g	13%
Sugars	2g	4%
Fiber	6g	21%
Proteins	7g	9%
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	13mg	1%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Quinoa?

1 Cup of Quinoa contains 7 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Quinoa?

1 Cup of Quinoa contains 39 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Quinoa?

1 Cup of Quinoa contains 4 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Quinoa?

1 Cup of Quinoa contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Quinoa?

There are 222 calories in 1 Cup of Quinoa.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Quinoa?

There are 34 calories in 1 oz of Quinoa.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Quinoa?

There are 544 calories in 1 pound of Quinoa.