Question: how many calories in a half cup of uncooked quinoa?
Answer: A 1/4-cup serving of uncooked quinoa has about 170 calories, 2.5g fat, 5mg sodium, 30.5g carbs, 3g fiber, 1g sugars, and 5.5g protein (PointsPlus® value 4*). Not only does it have a nice combo of fiber and protein, it's also a complete protein, a.k.a. great for vegetarians. Like rice, it expands while it cooks.