Pack with nutrients
Top 1 in Top 7 Health Benefits of Quinoa
Quinoa is an edible grain crop produced for its seeds. Although it is commonly associated with cereal grains such as oats and barley, quinoa is technically a pseudocereal grain. In other words, it is essentially a seed that is processed and consumed in the same manner as a grain. Buckwheat and amaranth are two more pseudocereal grains. Quinoa comes in a variety of colors, including red, black, and white. Here is the nutrient for 1 cup (185 grams) of cooked quinoa:
- Calories: 222
- Protein: 8 grams
- Fat: 3.55 grams
- Carbohydrates: 39 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Folate: 19% of the daily value (DV)
- Vitamin B6: 13% of the DV
- Vitamin E: 8% of the DV
- Copper: 39% of the DV
- Iron: 15% of the DV
- Zinc: 18% of the DV
- Manganese: 51% of the DV
- Magnesium: 28% of the DV
- Phosphorus: 22% of the DV
Quinoa is a good source of a number of important nutrients, including folate, magnesium, zinc, and iron. It’s also rich in fiber and protein, nutrients that play an important role in helping you feel full.
