Quinoa serving size?

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FAIRYBUG02

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7/26/11 8:11 P

Here is what they list.

Ancient Harvest Traditional Whole Grain Quinoa, 1 serving =.25 cup dry
Serving Size: 0.25 cup
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Amount Per Serving
Calories 172.0

FAIRYBUG02

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7/26/11 8:08 P

Sparkpeople says quinoa has 344 calories for 0.5 cups. I know calories vary by brand, but can it vary that much if it is a whole grain? I am tracking it but am having a hard time staying within my calories and staying satisfied when I eat it (maybe not getting as much calories because it is tracking high?). I'm also having a hard time finding a consistent calories estimate on-line. I got mine in bulk so I don't have a package to look at. Anyone figure this out before? Thanks!

KISSFAN1

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2/17/11 7:22 A

I think it's like rice and swells a little when cooked so 1/4 cup uncooked would perhaps make 1/2 cup cooked?

PALCT74

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2/16/11 1:40 P

nutrition date for 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa

111 calories
2 fat
6.5 sodium
19.5 carbs
2.5 fiber
4 protein

SRSAMSON

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4/30/10 11:33 A

Should be 1/4 cup cooked

GALUXEGURL

Posts: 88
4/29/10 8:25 P

Does anyone know if the serving size of quinoa is dry or cooked? The package says the size is 1/4 cup but I did not which one it was
Thanks!!

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