Grains & pasta

Quinoa, uncooked

FDC 168874cup (170 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 68 · +4 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Quinoa, uncooked is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 68 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 16 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (47% DV), an excellent source of protein (28% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (25% DV). Most of its 368 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.1 g · 15%Carb 64.2 g · 70%Fat 6.1 g · 15%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories368 kcal18%
Total fat6.1 g8%
Saturated fat0.71 g4%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium5 mg0%
Carbohydrate64 g23%
Dietary fiber7 g25%
Sugars-
Protein14 g28%
Potassium563 mg12%
Calcium47 mg4%
Iron4.6 mg25%
Magnesium197 mg47%
Vitamin C-
Vitamin A1 µg0%
Vitamin E2.4 mg16%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 168874

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.

Magnesium47% DV
Protein28% DV
Dietary fiber25% DV
Iron25% DV
Vitamin E16% DV
Potassium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density68 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g14 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g7 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g5 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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

Teff, uncookedDensity 69 vs 68Triticale flour, whole-grainDensity 69 vs 68Bulgur, cookedDensity 70 vs 68

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