Calories in Quinoa

Data reviewed 2026-09-08 against USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).

A 100 g serving of quinoa has about 120 kcal, with 4.4 g of protein, 21.3 g of carbohydrate (2.8 g of that fibre) and 1.9 g of fat. The table below gives the full breakdown and the most common portion sizes.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories120 kcal
Protein4.4 g
Carbohydrate21.3 g
Fibre2.8 g
Sugars0.9 g
Fat1.9 g
Saturated fat0.2 g
Sodium7 mg
Cholesterol0 mg

Common portions

PortionWeightCalories
cup185 g222 kcal

Log quinoa in a recipe

To see how quinoa affects a whole dish, drop it into the recipe calorie calculator with the rest of your ingredients — it totals calories, protein, carbs and net carbs for the recipe, per serving and per 100 g. The methodology shows the exact arithmetic.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in quinoa?

About 120 kcal per 100 g. Portion calories depend on how much you use — see the portions table above for common amounts.

How much protein is in quinoa?

Quinoa has roughly 4.4 g of protein per 100 g.

Is quinoa keto-friendly?

Its net carbs are about 18.5 g per 100 g (total carbs 21.3 g minus 2.8 g fibre). Whether it fits your day depends on portion size and your carb target.

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