How much quinoa, cooked to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
680 g
roughly 24 oz · 818 kcalQuinoa, cooked isn't really a protein food. Hitting 30 g of protein from it alone would take about 680 g (24 oz) — far more than anyone would eat in a sitting. Treat it as an extra, not your protein source.
4.4 gprotein / 100 g
120kcal / 100 g
3.7 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much quinoa, cooked for different protein targets
| Protein target | Quinoa, cooked | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 340 g | 12 oz |
| 20 g | 455 g | 16 oz |
| 25 g | 570 g | 20 oz |
| 30 g | 680 g | 24 oz |
| 40 g | 910 g | 32 oz |
| 50 g | 1135 g | 40 oz |
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Questions
- How much quinoa, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 680 g — roughly 24 oz — of quinoa, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 4.4 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in quinoa, cooked?
- Quinoa, cooked has about 4.4 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 120 kcal per 100 g.
- Is quinoa, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — quinoa, cooked is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.