Organic quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a fantastic grain that is rich in protein and high in fibre making it the perfect ingredient for anyone on a vegan diet...
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.0 starsOrganic quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a fantastic grain that is rich in protein and high in fibre making it the perfect ingredient for anyone on a vegan diet.
Quinoa grain can often be referred to as a seed or a wholegrain as it is unpolished, natural and completely organic. It is the perfect alternative to rice or couscous and does not have any gluten containing ingredients
Ways to enjoy quinoa
Use as a bed for curries for the perfect pairing
Sprinkle into salads for a boost in protein
Serve with a vegetable packed stir fry for extra fibre
Try replacing your morning oats with quinoa for a fluffy alternative to porridge
Serve with miso flavour roasted vegetables and a touch of soy sauce
You can buy organic quinoa online in a range of sizes from small to bulk depending on your requirements.
Quinoa. If quinoa wasn't a part of your pre-pregnancy diet, it's worth adding to the menu now. The whole grain (which is technically a seed) delivers 8 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber and nearly 3 grams of iron per cooked cup, along with small amounts of calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc
Rich source of protein
High in fibre
Packed with vitamins and minerals such as iron
Versatile - can be used for both sweet and savoury dishes and recipes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| For a Serving Size of 100 grams (100g) | |
| Calories 368 | Calories from Fat 54.6 (14.8%) |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6.1g | - |
| Saturated fat 0.7g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat 1.6g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat 3.3g | - |
| Sodium 5mg | 1% |
| Potassium 563mg | - |
| Carbohydrates 64.2g | - |
| Net carbs 57.2g | - |
| Fiber 7g | 29% |
| Protein 14.1g | |
| Vitamins and minerals | |
| Vitamin A 1μg | 1% |
| Vitamin A IU 14IU | - |
| Vitamin B6 0.5mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin D IU 0IU | - |
| Vitamin E 2.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K 0μg | 0% |
| Calcium 47mg | 5% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 58% |
| Magnesium 197mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus 457mg | 46% |
| Zinc 3.1mg | 21% |
| Copper 0.6mg | 30% |
| Manganese 2mg | 102% |
| Selenium 8.5μg | 13% |
| Retinol 0μg | - |
| Lycopene 0μg | - |
| Thiamine 0.4mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin 0.3mg | 19% |
| Niacin 1.5mg | 8% |
| Folate 184μg | 46% |
| Choline 70.2mg | 13% |
| Betaine 630.4mg | - |
| Water 13.3g | - |
| Fatty acids | |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 0g | - |
| Total Omega 3 0g | - |
| Amino acids | |
| Tryptophan 0.2g | - |
| Threonine 0.4g | - |
| Isoleucine 0.5g | - |
| Leucine 0.8g | - |
| Lysine 0.8g | - |
| Methionine 0.3g | - |
| Cystine 0.2g | - |
| Phenylalanine 0.6g | - |
| Tyrosine 0.3g | - |
| Valine 0.6g | - |
| Arginine 1.1g | - |
| Histidine 0.4g | - |
| Alanine 0.6g | - |
| Aspartic acid 1.1g | - |
| Glutamic acid 1.9g | - |
| Glycine 0.7g | - |
| Proline 0.8g | - |
| Serine 0.6g | - |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. | |
