โ Oli
Carbohydrates
ยท Nutrition guide
๐พ Quinoa
The only grain that's also a complete protein. Ideal follicular phase fuel.
Calories
120
kcal
Protein
4.4
g
Carbs
22
g
Fat
1.9
g
Fibre
2.8
g
Per 100g
Common servings
Calories per serving size
Small portion cooked (100g)
100g
120
kcal
4.4
protein
22.0
carbs
1.9
fat
Standard portion cooked (180g)
180g
216
kcal
7.9
protein
39.6
carbs
3.4
fat
Large portion cooked (250g)
250g
300
kcal
11.0
protein
55.0
carbs
4.8
fat
Why it matters
Key nutrients in Quinoa
Complete protein
4.4g / 100g cooked
All 9 essential amino acids: rare in a plant food. Ideal for muscle building.
Magnesium
64mg / 100g
Supports the muscle-building window of the follicular phase.
Iron
1.5mg / 100g
Plant-based iron: good for replenishing period losses when eaten with vitamin C.
Manganese
0.63mg / 100g
Bone formation and energy metabolism.
Cycle nutrition
When Quinoa is most valuable
Complete protein + complex carbs makes quinoa ideal for the follicular phase performance window. Higher carb tolerance and enhanced muscle protein synthesis during this phase make it optimal fuel for training.
Logging in Oli
How to track Quinoa accurately
Always log cooked weight: quinoa roughly triples in weight when cooked. "180g cooked quinoa" is the most accurate entry. "Large bowl of quinoa" tends to overestimate.
Quick log in Oli
"Small portion cooked (100g)"
120 kcal ยท 4.4g protein