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White quinoa

White quinoa is the pale-seeded form of quinoa, cooked until tender with a slight bite and mild nutty flavour for grain-style preparations.

White quinoa — illustrative ingredient image

About White quinoa

White quinoa is the pale-seeded form of quinoa, sold as small, round, dried grains. When cooked, the grains become tender with a slight bite and a mild, nutty flavour; a small curled germ may be visible around each grain.

It is commonly rinsed and cooked in water or broth, and is sold dry or ready-cooked. White quinoa is distinct from red or black quinoa in appearance, though cooking texture and flavour vary by product and preparation.

Ingredient type
whole food

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ORGANIC WHITE QUINOA

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White quinoa nutrition & diet

White quinoa nutritional value

Product example: WHITE QUINOA (Riviana Foods Inc.)

Per 100 g of this specific product as recorded by USDA, per 100 g.

Calories
378kcal
Protein
13.3g
Carbs
66.7g
Fat
5.6g

A product-specific label example, not a generic average. Formulations can change; use the nutrition label on the product being eaten.

Dry grain and cooked quinoa differ in water content and should not be compared as equivalent portions. Prepared products may also contain added salt, oil or other ingredients.

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: USDA FoodData Central branded product — WHITE QUINOA ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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