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Nutritional Profile of Uncooked Quinoa - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 73 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Uncooked Quinoa.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks sky-high (Top 25) for one nutrient:
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four additional nutrients:
- Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Starch (Carbohydrates)
- beta-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Lignoceric Acid (24:0) (Saturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Cereal Grains and Pasta) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for 23 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Menaquinone-4 (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Glycine (Amino Acids)
- Copper, Cu (Minerals)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Phosphorus, P (Minerals)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Uncooked Quinoa
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Uncooked Quinoa
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Uncooked Quinoa
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Uncooked Quinoa
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Uncooked Quinoa
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Uncooked Quinoa
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Uncooked Quinoa
In food category: Cereal Grains and Pasta
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 64.2 g | 18.2 g | 75 | 351 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 7 g | 2 g | 30 | 178 |
| Starch | 52.2 g | 14.8 g | 20 | 63 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 1.6 g | 456.4 mg | 61 | 1686 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.3 g | 932.7 mg | 29 | 840 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 706 mg | 200.1 mg | 108 | 2144 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 6.1 g | 1.7 g | 57 | 1141 |
| Saturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 3 | 199 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 2 | 156 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 10 mg | 2.8 mg | 4 | 98 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 600 mg | 170.1 mg | 81 | 1682 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 37 mg | 10.5 mg | 143 | 1654 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 83 mg | 23.5 mg | 1 | 138 |
| Nervonic Acid (24:1 c) | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 1 | 31 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 1.4 g | 402.6 mg | 74 | 1706 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 8 | 381 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 1 | 375 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 24 | 285 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 3 g | 844.8 mg | 29 | 799 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 260 mg | 73.7 mg | 29 | 696 |
| Amino Acids (19) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 588 mg | 166.7 mg | 22 | 441 |
| Arginine | 1.1 g | 309 mg | 5 | 202 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.1 g | 320.3 mg | 7 | 276 |
| Betaine | 630 mg | 178.6 mg | 1 | 1 |
| Cystine | 203 mg | 57.5 mg | 42 | 293 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1.9 g | 527.3 mg | 53 | 456 |
| Glycine | 694 mg | 196.7 mg | 11 | 422 |
| Histidine | 407 mg | 115.4 mg | 5 | 619 |
| Isoleucine | 504 mg | 142.9 mg | 18 | 545 |
| Leucine | 840 mg | 238.1 mg | 35 | 352 |
| Lysine | 766 mg | 217.2 mg | 2 | 384 |
| Methionine | 309 mg | 87.6 mg | 8 | 649 |
| Phenylalanine | 593 mg | 168.1 mg | 29 | 491 |
| Proline | 773 mg | 219.1 mg | 41 | 385 |
| Serine | 567 mg | 160.7 mg | 35 | 536 |
| Threonine | 421 mg | 119.4 mg | 22 | 604 |
| Tryptophan | 167 mg | 47.3 mg | 23 | 298 |
| Tyrosine | 267 mg | 75.7 mg | 44 | 776 |
| Valine | 594 mg | 168.4 mg | 20 | 491 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 4 g | 19 | 492 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 184 µg | 52.2 µg | 30 | 272 |
| Folate, food | 184 µg | 52.2 µg | 4 | 111 |
| Folate, total | 184 µg | 52.2 µg | 16 | 200 |
| Niacin | 1.5 mg | 430.9 µg | 154 | 1394 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 772 µg | 218.9 µg | 34 | 430 |
| Riboflavin | 318 µg | 90.2 µg | 33 | 493 |
| Thiamin | 360 µg | 102.1 µg | 65 | 524 |
| Vitamin B6 | 487 µg | 138.1 µg | 10 | 495 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 2.4 mg | 691.7 µg | 8 | 399 |
| beta-Carotene | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 78 | 1158 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 30 | 184 |
| beta-Tocopherol | 80 µg | 22.7 µg | 10 | 76 |
| delta-Tocopherol | 350 µg | 99.2 µg | 4 | 193 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 3 | 182 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 163 µg | 46.2 µg | 60 | 871 |
| Menaquinone-4 | 1.1 µg | 0.3 µg | 1 | 103 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 14 IU | 4 IU | 22 | 1024 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 67 | 712 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 47 | 500 |
| Copper, Cu | 590 µg | 167.3 µg | 12 | 324 |
| Iron, Fe | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 26 | 471 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 197 mg | 55.8 mg | 10 | 132 |
| Manganese, Mn | 2 mg | 575.5 µg | 34 | 177 |
| Phosphorus, P | 457 mg | 129.6 mg | 15 | 219 |
| Potassium, K | 563 mg | 159.6 mg | 8 | 339 |
| Selenium, Se | 8.5 µg | 2.4 µg | 114 | 608 |
| Sodium, Na | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 168 | 1151 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 mg | 878.8 µg | 21 | 603 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 70.2 mg | 19.9 mg | 7 | 459 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 13.3 g | 3.8 g | 207 | 2133 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.4 g | 674.7 mg | 17 | 422 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 368 kcal | 104.3 kcal | 22 | 320 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,540 kj | 436.6 kj | 13 | 152 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Uncooked Quinoa
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 170.0 g | 6.0 oz |
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| Quinoa | No of Nutrients |
| 65 | |
(Made With Fat) | 48 |
(Made Without Fat) | 39 |
(Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added) | 48 |
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