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Quinoa (cooked) for Sustainable Protein

4.4g protein per 100g · Complete

Fits in moderation

Lower-impact protein sources — legumes, algae, and small fish — let you hit your target without the land and water cost of large livestock.

The numbers

Per 100g
4.4g
120 kcal
Daily target (70kg)
~98g
protein per day
Per 100g portion
4.4g
Servings/day to hit target
23×
~2760 kcal from this food

Why it works for sustainable protein

For sustainable eating, look for low environmental footprint per gram of protein. Quinoa (cooked) isn't a top pick rare complete-protein grain.

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