Is quinoa gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

How can I customize the pilaf?

Add your favorite vegetables or nuts for extra flavor and texture.

Can it be made in advance?

Yes, it refrigerates well and can be reheated.

Grains

How many calories in Warm Quinoa Pilaf?

Warm Quinoa Pilaf is a nutritious side dish packed with fiber and protein. It's prepared with a blend of spices and vegetables, making it both tasty and wholesome.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1 serving

180 kcal

(150 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	21 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 14% · Carbs 71% · Fat 15%

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

1 serving (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 serving takes about 44 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Warm Quinoa Pilaf is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Warm Quinoa Pilaf	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Health score

9/10

Frequently asked questions

Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
How can I customize the pilaf?: Add your favorite vegetables or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
Can it be made in advance?: Yes, it refrigerates well and can be reheated.

Track it automatically

Scan any meal with the app and get instant calorie and macro estimates.

Get the app