⏱ 30 min total

Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw

Name: Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ⅛ cup Quinoa; ½ cup, shredded Red cabbage; ¼ cup grated Carrots; ½ medium Scallions; ¼ oz (23 whole kernels) Almonds; ¼ tbsp Sesame seeds; ¾ tbsp Canola oil; ⅜ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ⅛ tbsp Honey; ⅛ tsp Tamari soy sauce; 0.02 tsp Sesame oil; ⅛ dash Salt; ⅛ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 120 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

260

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.9g
9% of calories
Carbs
24g
35% of calories
Fat
17g
56% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw (120 g) has 260 calories, with 5.9 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (56% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (28% DV), Vitamin C (26% DV) and Vitamin E (32% DV).

Per 100 g

216cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.3g

Net carbs

19g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.3g

5.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A28%
Vitamin C26%
Vitamin E32%
Vitamin K27%
Iron26%
Phosphorus24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber15%
Thiamine12%
Riboflavin (B2)15%
Vitamin B618%
Folate (B9)15%
Magnesium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then set aside to cool.
2
In a large bowl, combine the red cabbage, carrots, scallions, almonds, and sesame seeds.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
4
Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa slaw, mix well, and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (120 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	253 μg	28%
Vitamin C	23 mg	26%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	5 mg	32%
Vitamin K	33 μg	27%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	12%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	15%
Niacin	1 mg	7%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	18%
Folate (B9)	61 μg	15%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	28 mg	5%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	82 mg	8%
Iron	2 mg	26%
Potassium	379 mg	8%
Magnesium	80 mg	19%
Phosphorus	170 mg	24%
Zinc	1 mg	11%
Copper	0.3 mg	35%
Manganese	1 mg	34%
Selenium	3 μg	6%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	956 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	2,560 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.3 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	7 μg	—
Lysine	0.3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	12 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 260 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

49min
Walking (3.5 mph)
31min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
37min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw?

One serving of Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw (1 serving) has 260 calories, which works out to 216 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw?

93 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Easy Asian Quinoa Slaw?

5.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (120 g)

Calories260

% Daily Value*

Total fat 17g	21%
Saturated fat 1.3g	6%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 93mg	4%
Total carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary fiber 4.3g	15%
Total sugars 5.3g
Protein 5.9g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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