Quinoa

Quinoa is a plant-based raw material that has been consumed for thousands of years and is referred to in many countries around the world as a “superfood” due to its nutritional properties. It earns this reputation not from a single nutrient, but from its ability to provide protein, fiber, minerals, and natural plant-based compounds all together.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of quinoa:
Energy
~360-380 kcal
Protein
~13-15 g
Carbohydrate
~60-65 g
Dietary Fiber
~6-8 g
Fat
~5-7 g
*Values may vary depending on the variety, growing conditions, and milling (grinding) method.
References
1- Vega-Gálvez, A. et al. (2010). Nutrition facts and functional potential of quinoa. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 90, 2541–2547.
2- Nowak, V., Du, J., & Charrondière, U.R. (2016). Assessment of the nutritional composition of quinoa. Food Chemistry, 193, 47–54.
3- FAO (2013). Quinoa: An Ancient Crop to Contribute to World Food Security.
