⏱ 20 min totalGround Beef and Quinoa
Per 1 serving · 244 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein42g24% of calories
- Carbs29g17% of calories
- Fat46g59% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Ground Beef and Quinoa (244 g) has 709 calories, with 42 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 46 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (59% of calories). It is high in protein (84% DV), riboflavin (b2) (41% DV) and niacin (49% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 22%, 93% and 50% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein84%
- Riboflavin (B2)41%
- Niacin49%
- Vitamin B660%
- Folate (B9)24%
- Vitamin B12161%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin E10%
- Thiamine18%
- Potassium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium22%
- Saturated fat93%
- Cholesterol50%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer, then cook it according to the package directions until tender; fluff and set aside.
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through; drain excess fat.
- 3
Return the skillet to the heat and add the cooked quinoa. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir until evenly coated and fragrant, 1–2 minutes.
- 4
Top with the shredded cheese, cover briefly to melt, then serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (244 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 82 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 3% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 60% |
| Folate (B9) | 97 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4 μg | 161% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 26% |
| Choline | 130 mg | 24% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 242 mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 720 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 597 mg | 85% |
| Zinc | 9 mg | 85% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 37 μg | 68% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 27 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 48 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.5 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 18 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 79 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 22 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 709 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 135minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 85minCycling (moderate)
- 59minRunning (6 mph)
- 100minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Ground Beef and Quinoa?
One serving of Ground Beef and Quinoa (1 serving) has 709 calories, which works out to 291 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Ground Beef and Quinoa high in protein?
It provides a solid 42 g of protein per serving (84% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Ground Beef and Quinoa keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 17% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Ground Beef and Quinoa?
507 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Ground Beef and Quinoa?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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