Kirkland Signature Quinoa nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup dry · 45 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5g11% of calories
- Carbs34g74% of calories
- Fat3g15% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Kirkland Signature Quinoa (¼ cup dry, 45 g) has 180 calories, with 5 g of protein, 34 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (74% of calories). It is high in iron (25% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup dry (45 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 180 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 34minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 25minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Kirkland Signature Quinoa?
One serving of Kirkland Signature Quinoa (¼ cup dry) has 180 calories, which works out to 400 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Kirkland Signature Quinoa high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Kirkland Signature Quinoa keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Kirkland Signature Quinoa?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Kirkland Signature Quinoa?
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.
