⏱ 70 min totalHerbed Quinoa
Per 1 serving · 58 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6.2g12% of calories
- Carbs28g53% of calories
- Fat8.2g35% of calories
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Herbed Quinoa (58 g) has 210 calories, with 6.2 g of protein, 28 g of carbohydrates and 8.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (20% DV), folate (b9) (21% DV) and iron (27% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K20%
- Folate (B9)21%
- Iron27%
- Magnesium20%
- Phosphorus28%
- Copper28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin E13%
- Thiamine13%
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
- Vitamin B617%
- Zinc12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Thinly slice the scallions.
- 2
Rinse quinoa in 5 changes of water in a bowl, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off water (if quinoa does not settle, drain in a large fine sieve after each rinse).
- 3
Cook quinoa in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Drain in sieve and rinse under cold water.
- 4
Set sieve with quinoa over saucepan filled with 1 1/2 inches boiling water (sieve should not touch water) and steam quinoa, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 10 to 12 minutes. (Check water level in pan occasionally, adding water if necessary.)
- 5
Toss quinoa with oil and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Cool, then toss with scallion and thyme.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (58 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 6 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 24 μg | 20% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) | 85 μg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 28 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 86 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 198 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 67 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 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 | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 22 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 210 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 40minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 25minCycling (moderate)
- 17minRunning (6 mph)
- 29minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Herbed Quinoa?
One serving of Herbed Quinoa (1 serving) has 210 calories, which works out to 359 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Herbed Quinoa high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 12% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Herbed Quinoa keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Herbed Quinoa?
3.9 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Herbed Quinoa?
0.2 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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