Black Quinoa
Black quinoa is a nutritious grain rich in protein and dietary fiber, making it a satisfying and wholesome choice. It provides key minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and iron, which contribute to overall wellness. Its moderate amount of saturated fat balanced with carbohydrates offers a steady source of energy. Additionally, it contains B vitamins and vitamin E, supporting metabolism and cellular health.
Macro Impact
A Serving (43 g) of Black Quinoa contains 150 calories, 5.2 g of protein, 28.9 g of carbohydrates, and 2.8 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 150 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace27 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace38 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort20 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort14 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace19 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)14 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (43 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates28.9 / 313 g(9%)
- Dietary Fiber6 / 38 g(16%)
- Soluble Fiber0.6 g
- Insoluble Fiber5.4 g
- Total Sugars1.4 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates16.8 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat2.8 / 83 g(3%)
- Saturated Fat0.22 / 25 g(1%)
- Trans Fat0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat0.51 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g
- Cholesterol0 / 300 mg(0%)
- Omega-30 g
- Omega-60 g
- Omega-90 g
- Oleic Acid0 g
- Capric Acid0 g
- Erucic Acid0 g
- Lauric Acid0 g
- Stearic Acid0 g
- Caprylic Acid0 g
- Linoleic Acid0 g
- Myristic Acid0 g
- Palmitic Acid0.22 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0 g
- Arachidonic Acid0 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0 g
Protein
- Protein5.2 / 56 g(9%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.33 g
- Serine0.27 g
- Valine0.27 g
- Alanine0.25 g
- Cystine0.09 g
- Cysteine0 g
- Proline0.23 g
- Taurine0 mg
- Arginine0.47 g
- Histidine0.16 g
- Threonine0.21 g
- Isoleucine0.21 g
- Methionine0.13 g
- Tryptophan0.07 g
- Glutamic Acid0.78 g
- Aspartic Acid0.47 g
- Phenylalanine0.23 g
- Glycine0.32 g
- Leucine0.36 g
- Tyrosine0.17 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin C0 / 90 mg(0%)
- Vitamin D0 / 15 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E1 / 15 mg(7%)
- Vitamin K1.3 / 120 ug(1%)
- Vitamin B60.06 / 1.3 mg(5%)
- Vitamin B120 / 2.4 ug(0%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.03 / 1.2 mg(2%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.12 / 1.3 mg(10%)
- Niacin (B3)0.31 / 16 mg(2%)
- Folate84.3 / 400 ug(21%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.44 / 5 mg(9%)
- Biotin10.5 / 30 ug(35%)
- Choline30.2 / 550 mg(5%)
Minerals
- Calcium20 / 1,000 mg(2%)
- Iron1.6 / 8 mg(20%)
- Magnesium75.3 / 420 mg(18%)
- Phosphorus178.5 / 700 mg(25%)
- Potassium374.1 / 3,400 mg(11%)
- Sodium0.52 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc1.2 / 11 mg(11%)
- Copper0.22 / 0.9 mg(24%)
- Manganese1.8 / 2.3 mg(79%)
- Selenium2 / 55 ug(4%)
- Iodine0 / 150 ug(0%)
- Chromium3.9 / 35 ug(11%)
- Molybdenum8.2 / 45 ug(18%)
- Chloride0 / 2,300 mg(0%)
Other
- Water5.1 / 3,700 g(0%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

