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Trader Joe's TJ's organic quinoa - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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TJ's organic quinoa

Trader Joe's - TJ's organic quinoa has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 30g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low 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 78, for Trader Joe's - TJ's organic quinoa, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat16%
 Calories from Carbs72%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Iron1.8 mg10%
Sodium5 mg0.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30 g10%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3 g4.6%

Popular Questions Asked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 30

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3 g 4.6%

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium 5 mg 0.2%

Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://tracker.dailyburn.com/nutrition/trader_joes_tjs_organic_quinoa_calories Embed Table:

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