Is quinoa good for salads?

Yes, it adds protein and makes salads more filling.

Can it be made vegan?

Absolutely, it's naturally vegan-friendly.

Vegetables

A fresh and nutritious salad combining garden vegetables and quinoa for a hearty meal.

Pro 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup

180 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
4 g / 100g	18 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 54% · Fat 34%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (150 g, 180 kcal) is 9% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 44 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Garden Salad with Quinoa is number 5 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 76 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Savory Sautéed Spinach	23	3 g
Beet Greens Stir-Fry	35	2.5 g
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges	90	2 g
Zesty Lime Chili Corn	110	3 g
Garden Salad with Quinoa	120	4 g
Sriracha Lime Brussels Sprouts	120	3 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

Portion	Gramm	Kalorien
1 cup	150 g	180 kcal
100g	100 g	120 kcal

9/10

Low in calories and high in fiber, great for weight loss.

Is quinoa good for salads?: Yes, it adds protein and makes salads more filling.
How many calories in a serving?: About 180 calories per cup.
Can it be made vegan?: Absolutely, it's naturally vegan-friendly.

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