Grains & pasta

Quinoa, cooked

FDC 168917cup (185 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 67 · +3 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Quinoa, cooked is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 67 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 19 of 60. Per 100 grams it is a good source of magnesium (15% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (10% DV). Most of its 120 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 4.4 g · 15%Carb 21.3 g · 71%Fat 1.9 g · 14%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories120 kcal6%
Total fat1.9 g2%
Saturated fat0.23 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium7 mg0%
Carbohydrate21 g8%
Dietary fiber2.8 g10%
Sugars0.87 g
Protein4.4 g9%
Potassium172 mg4%
Calcium17 mg1%
Iron1.5 mg8%
Magnesium64 mg15%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.63 mg4%

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FDC 168917

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium15% DV
Dietary fiber10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density67 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g4.4 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g2.8 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g7 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Spelt, cookedDensity 67 vs 67Barley, hulledDensity 68 vs 67Quinoa, uncookedDensity 68 vs 67

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