Quinoa
Quinoa is a type of grain commonly used in breads, cookies, biscuits, crackers, grain dishes, and much more!
The flavor profile for quinoa can be described as chewy and nutty.
Quinoa contains over 16+ nutrients including 7 vitamins and 9 minerals. Quinoa is also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Quinoa
There are 8 uses for quinoa. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Cookies, Biscuits, Crackers.
- Grain Dishes.
- Salads.
- Side Dish.
- Slices, Bars.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming quinoa.
- You can find quinoa in the form of seeds, flour, or flakes.
- If you want to store cooked quinoa, you can cook it beforehand, let it cool down, and then refrigerate it in an airtight container. Moreover, you can also freeze cooked quinoa.
- Rinsing quinoa with water is mandatory before cooking it. This not only cleans it but also eradicates its bitter taste.
- The taste of quinoa enhances if you cook it in a broth.
- Quinoa makes a healthy and hearty bowl of soup. You can also add it in salads along with beans, tofu and veggies.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of quinoa include: white quinoa, red quinoa, and black quinoa.
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy quinoa is.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Quinoa - Dried
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
368
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 5mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 64g
49%
Dietary Fiber 7g
25%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 14g
31%
Manganese 113%
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Copper 66%
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Phosphorous 65%
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Magnesium 64%
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Folate 46%
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Zinc 39%
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Vitamin B6 38%
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Thiamin 33%
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Riboflavin 29%
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Iron 25%
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Choline 17%
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Vitamin E 16%
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Pantothenic Acid 15%
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Selenium 15%
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Potassium 12%
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Niacin 11%
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Calcium 5%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- High in fiber.
- Packed with protein.
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 10 micronutrients.
- Good source of 6 micronutrients.