Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait⏱ 16 min total

Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait

Per 1 serving · 426 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
506
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    24g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    93g
    71% of calories
  • Fat
    5.9g
    10% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait (426 g) has 506 calories, with 24 g of protein, 93 g of carbohydrates and 5.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (71% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), dietary fiber (46% DV) and thiamine (28% DV).

Per 100 g
119cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.8g
Net carbs
80g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
13g
27 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein49%
  • Dietary fiber46%
  • Thiamine28%
  • Riboflavin (B2)49%
  • Vitamin B646%
  • Folate (B9)44%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin C11%
  • Vitamin E16%
  • Niacin11%
  • Choline16%
  • Calcium19%
  • Potassium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 1 min
  1. 1

    Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and keep it warm.

  2. 2

    Cut the apple and pear into chunks. Toss the fruit chunks with cinnamon in a small bowl and microwave uncovered for one minute.

  3. 3

    Divide half of the quinoa into the bottom of two bowls or dessert dishes. Layer with half of the fruit mixture and 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt. Repeat with the remaining quinoa, another 1/4 cup of yogurt, and top with the remaining fruit.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (426 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A7 μg
1%
Vitamin C10 mg
11%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K8 μg
7%
Thiamine0.3 mg
28%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
49%
Niacin2 mg
11%
Vitamin B61 mg
46%
Folate (B9)176 μg
44%
Vitamin B121 μg
36%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
23%
Choline87 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium195 mg
19%
Iron4 mg
55%
Potassium897 mg
19%
Magnesium194 mg
46%
Phosphorus568 mg
81%
Zinc3 mg
31%
Copper1 mg
71%
Manganese2 mg
89%
Selenium18 μg
33%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene54 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride6 μg—
Fructose14 g—
Galactose1 g—
Glucose6 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose3 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0.2 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol1 μg—
Serine0.5 g—
Starch44 g—
Sucrose3 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.3 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 506 calories

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

  • 96min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 61min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 42min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 71min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait?

One serving of Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait (1 serving) has 506 calories, which works out to 119 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (49% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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 Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 80 g of net carbs and 71% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait?

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

How much sugar is in Quinoa and Yogurt Parfait?

27 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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