DQuinoa
Cooked · Plant Proteins
Graded D — 34 out of 100, #34 of 34 proteins. Clean label carries the score (99/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).
The short version: 'Complete protein,' technically. 4.4g per 100g, practically.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 34
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#34 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Quinoa healthy?
It grades D — 34 out of 100, #34 of 34 proteins in our system. 'Complete protein,' technically. 4.4g per 100g, practically.
How many calories are in Quinoa?
12 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Quinoa calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.