Best Grain Quinoa

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NameCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFull Details
And Other Sizes GramsCals%GramsCals%GramsCals% Quinoa - 100 Grams37413.1g52 cal14%68.9g276 cal74%5.8g52 cal14% [ VIEW ] ([Only registered and activated users can see links])



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NutrientAmount Per 100 Grams Food GroupCereal Grains and Pasta Calories (kcal)374 Protein13.10 Grams Carbs68.90 Grams Fat5.80 Grams Cholesterol0 Mg Fiber5.90 Grams Water9.30 Grams Minerals Calcium60 Mg Iron9.25 Mg Magnesium210 Mg Phosphorus410 Mg Potassium740 Mg Sodium21 Mg Zinc3.30 Mg Copper0.820 Mg Manganese2.260 Mg Selenium0.00 Mcg Vitamins Vitamin C0.0 Mg Thiamin0.198 Mg Riboflavin0.396 Mg Niacin2.930 Mg Pantothenic acid1.047 Mg Vitamin B-60.223 Mg Folate, total49 Mcg Vitamin B-120.00 Mcg Vitamin A0 IU Vitamin E0.000 Mg_ATE Lipids Saturated Fatty Acids0.590 Grams Monounsaturated Fatty Acids1.535 Grams Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids2.347 Grams

[Koa]

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[RDJ]

What's so special about it?

[Koa]

Its a whole grain that boasts a rather high complete protein profile (9 critical amino acids, very high in lysine) So this is an ideal protein source even for Vegans. Very, very rare to find a non meat that has a complete protein profile.

Also supplies manganese, magnesium, copper in healthy amounts. Making it ideally good for cardiovascular health. Good source of fibre as well..

Qualifies as a superfood in my book.

[BlackWater]

Do they sell these at super markets?

[RDJ]

Spinach KO1 quinoa ;)

Seriously though. It's a good source of nutrients, but compared to loads of other natural foods it's just one of many.

[Koa]

Its a grain man.. Compare it to other grains, not veggies. So you could have this instead of potatoes, Yams, Pastas, beans, and other carbs sources. The nice thing is it is a legit source of protein.

Yeah, its sold in supermarkets usually in small boxes the same way couscous is usually sold.

[RDJ]

Its a grain man.. Compare it to other grains, not veggies. So you could have this instead of potatoes, Yams, Pastas, beans, and other carbs sources. The nice thing is it is a legit source of protein.

Yeah, its sold in supermarkets usually in small boxes the same way couscous is usually sold.
You said superfood so I compared it to a superfood, I chose spinach because of its very complete amino acid profile. Various nuts, seeds, legumes and vegetables beat the living shit out of it. It's decent but nothing more than that.

Oh, and fuck vegans :D

[Koa]

You don't understand my point. Vegans, since they don't eat meat need to eat a variety of foods to provide them with the essential 9 amino acids, Quinoa has all of them, and is ideal for a Vegan trying to get their proteins, which is my point.

You want to try and get your essential amino's and protein from spinach? Go ahead, you CANT.

You use this food in place of your complex carb, IE brown rice, because instead of just getting fibre and slow burning carbs, you get a nice cardio supporting vitamin and mineral profile as well as a legit complete protein.

[BlackWater]

Is it expensive?

[Koa]

Less than $4.00 a pound. A good brown rice around 3/4 the price, so a little more expensive.

[RDJ]

You don't understand my point. Vegans, since they don't eat meat need to eat a variety of foods to provide them with the essential 9 amino acids, Quinoa has all of them, and is ideal for a Vegan trying to get their proteins, which is my point.

You want to try and get your essential amino's and protein from spinach? Go ahead, you CANT.
I did not miss that point, spinach has 8 of them. As far as I know there are 8 essential amino acids. In other words yes you can.

I read up on it a bit more and it turns out to be not a grain but a seed btw. Which explains a lot, some other seeds have good amino acid profiles as well, pine nuts (seeds) for example. I may have to reconsider it not being a superfood in all honesty.

You use this food in place of your complex carb, IE brown rice, because instead of just getting fibre and slow burning carbs, you get a nice cardio supporting vitamin and mineral profile as well as a legit complete protein.
Compared to rice, bread and pasta it's a killer no doubt.

[RDJ]

Consider it reconsidered. My excuse is that I was prejudiced because of the word grain :D

[Koa]

My bad, it is a seed.

Yeah, a lot of people hate grains :P

[RDJ]

I've been on a quest to go "superfood" only lately, so I'm trying to compile a list of "RDJ approved foods". Grains, pasta and such are not on the list, but seeds are. It's a big list already, that's why I personally think the term superfood is overrated. I added quinoa to the list, next time I'm in the supermarket I'll see if I can find it.

[Koa]

Blueberries on the list yet?

[RDJ]

Blueberries on the list yet?
Of course, here's the list at this moment. Classification is a bit off for some things (onion and garlic for example). It's not a complete list yet, and it will probably never be.

Beverages and juices

Camille tea
Green tea
Mint tea
Rooibos tea
White tea

Dairy products & legumes

Cottage cheese / fromage frais
Kidney beans
Milk (low fat)
Yogurt

Fruits

Acai-berry
Apple
Avocado
Banana
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Cranberry
Elderberry
Goji-berry.
Grapefruit
Grapes (red)
Guava
Kiwi
Mango
Papaya
Peach
Pomegranate
Raisins
Raspberry
Strawberry
Tomato

Herbs and spices

Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Garlic
Ginger
Ginseng
Onion
Oregano
Rosemary
Sale
Saffron
Turmeric

Meat, poultry and eggs

Chicken breast
Chicken egg
Lean beef
Turkey breast

Nuts, seeds, and oils

Almonds
Flax seed / oil
Hazelnuts
Hemp seed / oil
Olive oil
Peanuts
Pecans
Perilla seed / oil
Pine seed
Quinoa seed
Sunflower seed / oil
Walnuts

Sea food

Salmon
Tuna

Vegetables

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprout
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chives
Kale
Leek
Peas
Radish
Red cabbage
Romaine lettuce
Shallots
Sauerkraut
Spinach

[BlackWater]

Of course, here's the list at this moment. Classification is a bit off for some things (onion and garlic for example). It's not a complete list yet, and it will probably never be.

Beverages and juices

Camille tea
Green tea
Mint tea
Rooibos tea
White tea

Dairy products & legumes

Cottage cheese / fromage frais
Kidney beans
Milk (low fat)
Yogurt

Fruits

Acai-berry
Apple
Avocado
Banana
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Cranberry
Elderberry
Goji-berry.
Grapefruit
Grapes (red)
Guava
Kiwi
Mango
Papaya
Peach
Pomegranate
Raisins
Raspberry
Strawberry
Tomato

Herbs and spices

Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Garlic
Ginger
Ginseng
Onion
Oregano
Rosemary
Sale
Saffron
Turmeric

Meat, poultry and eggs

Chicken breast
Chicken egg
Lean beef
Turkey breast

Nuts, seeds, and oils

Almonds
Flax seed / oil
Hazelnuts
Hemp seed / oil
Olive oil
Peanuts
Pecans
Perilla seed / oil
Pine seed
Quinoa seed
Sunflower seed / oil
Walnuts

Sea food

Salmon
Tuna

Vegetables

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprout
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chives
Kale
Leek
Peas
Radish
Red cabbage
Romaine lettuce
Shallots
Sauerkraut
Spinach

I ganked that FYI

[RDJ]

I ganked that FYI

You what? :huh

[appolinari]

Of course, here's the list at this moment. Classification is a bit off for some things (onion and garlic for example). It's not a complete list yet, and it will probably never be.

Beverages and juices

Camille tea
Green tea
Mint tea
Rooibos tea
White tea

Dairy products & legumes

Cottage cheese / fromage frais
Kidney beans
Milk (low fat)
Yogurt

Fruits

Acai-berry
Apple
Avocado
Banana
Blackberry
Blueberry
Cherry
Cranberry
Elderberry
Goji-berry.
Grapefruit
Grapes (red)
Guava
Kiwi
Mango
Papaya
Peach
Pomegranate
Raisins
Raspberry
Strawberry
Tomato

Herbs and spices

Cinnamon
Clove
Coriander
Cumin
Dill
Garlic
Ginger
Ginseng
Onion
Oregano
Rosemary
Sale
Saffron
Turmeric

Meat, poultry and eggs

Chicken breast
Chicken egg
Lean beef
Turkey breast

Nuts, seeds, and oils

Almonds
Flax seed / oil
Hazelnuts
Hemp seed / oil
Olive oil
Peanuts
Pecans
Perilla seed / oil
Pine seed
Quinoa seed
Sunflower seed / oil
Walnuts

Sea food

Salmon
Tuna

Vegetables

Beets
Broccoli
Brussels sprout
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chives
Kale
Leek
Peas
Radish
Red cabbage
Romaine lettuce
Shallots
Sauerkraut
Spinach

Why no oranges? Just cos they're cheap doesn't mean they're not banging.

[RDJ]

Why no oranges? Just cos they're cheap doesn't mean they're not banging.

Because they hadn't crossed my mind yet, thanks for the reminder :D