⏱ 15 min totalSausage on a Bed of Quinoa
Per 1 serving · 258 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein35g20% of calories
- Carbs68g38% of calories
- Fat33g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Sausage on a Bed of Quinoa (258 g) has 711 calories, with 35 g of protein, 68 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (70% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and thiamine (39% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 76%, 55% and 71% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein70%
- Dietary fiber21%
- Thiamine39%
- Riboflavin (B2)42%
- Niacin27%
- Vitamin B660%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E14%
- Choline11%
- Potassium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium76%
- Saturated fat55%
- Cholesterol71%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Boil 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups of water until all is absorbed (keep 1:2 ratio of quinoa to water). Add butter and fluff.
- 2
Coat pan with cooking spray (or your preferred cooking oil) and cook sausage until cooked through (or just warm and toasty, assuming you're using precooked sausage). Serve quinoa and sausage together.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (258 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 33 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 39% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 42% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 60% |
| Folate (B9) | 167 μg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 112% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 27% |
| Choline | 61 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 209 mg | 21% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 150% |
| Potassium | 893 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 191 mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 611 mg | 87% |
| Zinc | 7 mg | 65% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 66% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 76% |
| Selenium | 41 μg | 75% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 14 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 14 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 32 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 44 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 711 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 Sausage on a Bed of Quinoa?
One serving of Sausage on a Bed of Quinoa (1 serving) has 711 calories, which works out to 276 calories per 100 g. That is about 36% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sausage on a Bed of Quinoa high in protein?
It provides a solid 35 g of protein per serving (70% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% 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 Sausage on a Bed of Quinoa keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 62 g of net carbs and 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sausage on a Bed of Quinoa?
1742 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Sausage on a Bed of Quinoa?
3.2 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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