Peruvian Cuisine elSalsa77: We plan events and more For more information, contact: elsalsa77@gmail.com Miami Fl QUINOA: This is the nutrient content in 1 cup (185 grams). This applies to cooked quinoa (2): Protein: 8 grams. Fiber: 5 grams. Manganese: 58% of the RDA. Magnesium: 30% of the RDA. Phosphorus: 28% of the RDA. Folate: 19% of the RDA. Copper: 18% of the RDA. Iron: 15% of the RDA. Zinc: 13% of the RDA. Potassium: 9% of the RDA. Over 10% of the RDA for vitamins B1, B2 and B6. Small amounts of calcium, B3 (niacin) and vitamin E. This is coming with a total of 222 calories, with 39 grams of carbs and 4 grams of fat. It also contains a small amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Quinoa is non-GMO, gluten-free and usually grown organically. Even though technically not a grain, it still counts as a whole grain food. NASA scientists have been looking at it as a suitable crop to be grown in outer space, mostly based on its high