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Quinoa Cups - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Cups Recipe

Quinoa Cups has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin.

The food contains 7.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 6.5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 22, for Quinoa Cups, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A155 IU3.1%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0.5%
Vitamin D6.8 IU1.7%
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.39 mg23.1%
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60.01 mg0.7%
Folate4 mcg1%
Vitamin B120.09 mcg1.5%
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium148 mg14.8%
Iron1 mg5.8%
Magnesium0.4 mg0.1%
Phosphorus121 mg12.1%
Potassium13.1 mg0.4%
Sodium183.7 mg7.7%
Zinc0.12 mg0.8%
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium0.21 mcg0.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.8 g2.6%
Dietary Fiber0.8 g3.2%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.5 g13%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.8 g7.4%
Saturated Fat1.9 g9.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g 9.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 43.2 mg 14.4%

Sodium 183.7 mg 7.7%

Total Carbohydrates 7.8 g 2.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 6.5 g 13%

Vitamin A 3.1% Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 14.8% Iron 5.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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