Quinoa, cooked โ€” Protein & Portion Scorecard

USDA FoodData Central breakdown in US ounces and grams โ€” plus exact portions to hit your per-meal protein target.

USDA Per-Serving & 30g Target

4 oz = 5g Protein (136 kcal)

To hit 30g of protein from quinoa, cooked, measure 24.1 oz (682 g) for ~818 calories.

Per 4 oz (113g US)
5g P
136 kcal ยท 24.2g C ยท 2.2g F
Per 100 Grams
4.4g P
120 kcal ยท 21.3g C ยท 1.9g F
Per 1 Pound (16 oz)
20g P
544 kcal total
30g Protein Portion
24.1 oz
682g ยท 818 kcal
Portion Target Table

How Much Quinoa, cooked for 20g, 30g, 40g, and 50g of Protein?

Protein Goal US Ounces (oz) Grams (g) Calories Carbs / Fat
20g Protein 16.0 oz 455 g 546 kcal 96.9g C ยท 8.6g F
30g Protein 24.1 oz 682 g 818 kcal 145.3g C ยท 13g F
40g Protein 32.1 oz 909 g 1,091 kcal 193.6g C ยท 17.3g F
50g Protein 40.1 oz 1,136 g 1,363 kcal 242g C ยท 21.6g F

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