QUINOA Nutrition Facts

QUINOA Nutrition Facts


Please note this nutritional information is based on a serving size of: 1 - cup
 
Amount per Serving
Daily Recommended Intake
Calories
636 Kcal
(Based on a 2000 Calorie Intake; for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age)
Fat
10  g
15 % of 65g
Saturates 1  g
5 % of 20g
Monounsaturates 2.61  g
 N/A
Polyunsaturates 3.99  g
 N/A
Cholesterol
  0  mg
0 % of 300mg 
Sodium
36  mg
2 % of 2400mg  
Carbohydrates
  117  g
39 % of 300g 
Fiber
  10  g
40 % of 25g  
Sugars
  0  g
 N/A
Protein
22  g 
44 % of 50g Excellent Source
Retinol
  0  µg
 N/A
Vitamin C
  0  mg
0 % of 60mg  
Calcium
102  mg 
  Source of Calcium10 % of 1000mg 
Iron
16  mg 
Excellent Source of Iron89 % of 18mg  
Vitamin E
0  µg 
N/A 
Vitamin K 0  µg 
  0 % of 80µg  
Thiamin
0  mg  
0 % of 1.5mg  
Riboflavin
1  mg 
  Excellent Source of Riboflavin58.82 % of 1.7mg 
Niacin
5  mg  
  25 % of 20mg 
Vitamin B12
  0  µg 
  0 % of 6µg 
Pantothenate
2  mg  
  Good Source of Pantothenate20 % of 10mg 
Potassium 1258  mg  Excellent Source of Potassium63 % of 2000mg 
Phosphorus
697  mg 
Excellent Source of Phosphorus70 % of 1000mg  
Magnesium
357  mg 
  Excellent Source of Magnesium89 % of 400mg 
Zinc
6  mg 
% of 15mg 
Vitamin B6
0  mg 
  0 % of 2mg 
Folic Acid
  0  µg 
 N/A
0
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QUINOA is a Excellent Source of Protein

Protein makes up the structure of most cells in the human body. The major function of protein with regards to exercise is its involvement in the reparation and development of all tissues and hence it is essential for muscle growth. Protein is made up of small molecules called amino acids. While some amino acids are manufactured by the body, some must be obtained through the diet. These are known as the essential amino acids. All 22 a.a must be present in order for the body to metabolize protein properly.
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