Quinoa Patties over Spinach⏱ 20 min total

Quinoa Patties over Spinach

Per 1 serving · 240 g · 8 ingredients

Calories
306
15%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    15g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    37g
    47% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    34% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Quinoa Patties over Spinach (240 g) has 306 calories, with 15 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin A (57% DV).

Per 100 g
128cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.8g
Net carbs
28g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
9g
3.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein29%
  • Dietary fiber32%
  • Vitamin A57%
  • Vitamin C113%
  • Vitamin E30%
  • Vitamin K367%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin14%
  • Pantothenic acid15%
  • Choline11%
  • Calcium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Cook the quinoa according to package directions, then spread on a plate to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped red bell pepper, ground flaxseed, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and the egg white. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened, then divide and press firmly into two compact patties.

  3. 3

    Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly oil, then cook the patties until golden brown and set, about 3–4 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Arrange the spinach on a plate and place the hot patties on top. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (240 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A516 μg
57%
Vitamin C101 mg
113%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E4 mg
30%
Vitamin K441 μg
367%
Thiamine0.4 mg
34%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
41%
Niacin2 mg
14%
Vitamin B61 mg
46%
Folate (B9)290 μg
73%
Vitamin B120 μg
1%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
15%
Choline59 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium142 mg
14%
Iron5 mg
66%
Potassium1,003 mg
21%
Magnesium205 mg
49%
Phosphorus323 mg
46%
Zinc2 mg
22%
Copper0.5 mg
53%
Manganese2 mg
88%
Selenium14 μg
25%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene6,033 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats5 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch22 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 306 calories

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

  • 58min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 37min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 25min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 43min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quinoa Patties over Spinach?

One serving of Quinoa Patties over Spinach (1 serving) has 306 calories, which works out to 128 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Quinoa Patties over Spinach high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (29% 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 Patties over Spinach keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 47% 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 Patties over Spinach?

289 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Quinoa Patties over Spinach?

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

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