Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal per 100g
Quinoa (Cooked) has 120 kcal per 100 g, and 1 cup cooked (185 g) comes to about 222 kcal, with 8.1 g protein, 39 g carbs and 3.5 g fat.
Kairo logs Quinoa (Cooked) from a photo: the app estimates the portion on the plate and fills in calories and macros from reference data, no typing needed.
Your portion
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- 4.4 g
- Protein
- 21 g
- Carbs
- 1.9 g
- Fat
100 g ≈ 6 % of a 2,000 kcal reference intake. Work out your own daily need
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Compare with: Bagel (Plain) · Barley (Cooked, Pearled) · Brown Rice (cooked)
Health Info
Quinoa is a pseudo-cereal that is one of the few plant foods containing all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source. It is naturally gluten-free and rich in manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and folate. Its high fiber and protein content make it especially satiating compared to other grains.
Macros per 100g
Values per 100 g are based on recognised nutrition reference data. Last reviewed: May 2026. View sources
Track Quinoa (Cooked) in Kairo
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- How many calories are in Quinoa (Cooked)?
- Quinoa (Cooked) has 120 kcal per 100 g. A typical 185 g serving contains about 222 kcal.
- How much protein is in Quinoa (Cooked)?
- Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g of protein per 100 g.
- How many carbs are in Quinoa (Cooked)?
- Quinoa (Cooked) contains 21.3 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.9 g is sugar.
- How much fat is in Quinoa (Cooked)?
- Quinoa (Cooked) contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g. It also provides 2.8 g of fiber per 100 g.
- Is Quinoa (Cooked) good for weight loss?
- At 120 kcal per 100 g, Quinoa (Cooked) is moderate in calories, so portion size is what matters most for weight loss.
- Can I log Quinoa (Cooked) in Kairo from a photo?
- Yes, photograph the plate and Kairo estimates the portion of Quinoa (Cooked), then logs calories and macros from reference data. If the portion looks off, you can adjust the grams and the numbers update.