Calories in Quinoa Red Grain

📏 Serving Size: 0.25 cup (35.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 221.0
  • Total Fat 9.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 4.9 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.0 g
  • Sugars 5.0 g
  • Protein 6.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1000.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 15.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 80.2 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 3.6 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 221.0 calories per serving (0.25 cup (35.0g)), Quinoa Red Grain is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 29.0g per serving (52.5% of calories), with a good 4.0g of dietary fiber. It contains 3.6mg of iron (20% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

📝 Ingredients

Pre-Rinsed Red Quinoa.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Quinoa Red Grain. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Quinoa Red Grain contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories221.0 kcal11%
Total Fat9.0 g12%
Sodium4.9 mg0%
Total Carbohydrate29.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber4.0 g14%
Protein6.0 g12%
Vitamin C15.0 mg17%
Calcium80.2 mg6%
Iron3.6 mg20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Quinoa Red Grain accounts for 11% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 52.5% of the calories.

Fat 36.6%
Carbs 52.5%
Fat 36.6% Carbs 52.5% Protein 10.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 221.0 calories in Quinoa Red Grain? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 16.7 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 38.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 24.2 min
HIIT 20.5 min
Lifting Weights 34.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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