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Kaniwa

Kaniwa is a small reddish-brown Andean seed related to quinoa, cooked for sides, porridges, salads and other grain-like preparations.

Kaniwa — illustrative ingredient image

About Kaniwa

Kaniwa is the small seed of an Andean plant related to quinoa and is prepared as a grain-like food. The seeds are typically reddish-brown and are sold dry; when cooked they soften but tend to remain relatively distinct rather than forming a paste.

It is used as a cooked side or added to porridges, salads and other grain-based preparations. Kaniwa is not the same seed as quinoa, despite their related culinary uses. Whole dry seeds and cooked kaniwa differ in texture and water content.

Ingredient type
whole food

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English

kaniwa

English

Kaniwa grain

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Kaniwa nutrition & diet

Kaniwa nutritional value

Reference: Cañihua parda

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
355kcal
Protein
13.8g
Carbs
66.2g
Fat
3.5g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Dry seeds and cooked kaniwa have different water content and should not be compared directly; preparation and any added ingredients also matter.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Tablas Peruanas de Alimentos, online version 2023 — A11 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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