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1 cup of quinoa is 5 points cooked. There are 3.55 grams of fat and 39 grams of carbohydrates. There are 8.14 grams of protein in a cup of quinoa.
4 points per 1/2 cup
When cooked, quinoa typically expands to about three times its original volume, absorbing water in the process. Therefore, 1 kg of uncooked quinoa will yield approximately 3 kg of cooked quinoa. The weight increase is due to the absorption of water during cooking, making it a nutritious and filling option.
Quinoa
There is no word for quinoa in Marathi, so it is juts referred to as "quinoa." Quinoa is a South American word.
170g per cup of dry quinoa according to peertrainer http://www.peertrainer.com/DFcaloriecounterB.aspx?id=5912
Quinoa is south american staple food. Nowadays Quinoa is also grown and available in India. Shop online at saiwholefoods website for organic Quinoa
The healthiest type of quinoa available in the market is organic white quinoa.
Quinoa is a plant - Chenopodium quinoa a pseudocereal; the small grains are edible, oil can be extracted. Quinoa is a very valuable food.
Quinoa is a whole grain seed, while quinoa flakes are made by flattening and steaming quinoa. Quinoa flakes are more processed and cook faster than quinoa. In terms of nutritional value, both are high in protein and fiber, but quinoa flakes may have slightly lower nutrient content due to processing. Quinoa is more versatile in cooking as it can be used in various dishes, while quinoa flakes are commonly used in breakfast cereals and baking.
Quinoa flakes are made from rolled quinoa grains, while quinoa is the whole grain itself. Quinoa flakes are more processed and cook faster than quinoa. In terms of nutritional value, quinoa flakes may have slightly lower fiber and protein content compared to quinoa. However, both are good sources of nutrients and can be used in various dishes like porridge, baking, and salads.
Some delicious recipes that involve baking with quinoa flour include quinoa flour chocolate chip cookies, quinoa flour banana bread, and quinoa flour pancakes.