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Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2661751, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

500
Calorieshigh density
9.5g
Proteingood source · 19% DV
42.9g
Carbsgood source · 16% DV
30.9g
Fathigh · 40% DV
500 calories per 100g

Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa contains 500 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 9.5g of protein, 30.9g of fat, and 42.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 50% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa is fiber-rich, with 9.5g of dietary fiber per 100g.

9.5g
protein per 100g
Top 50%
protein vs USDA whole foods
500
calories per 100g
9.5g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

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Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa by SIMPLY BALANCED contains 500 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 9.5g of protein, 30.9g of fat, and 42.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 9.5g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

🌾 Good Fiber Source 🧂 Low Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa is catalogued there as FDC ID 2661751, a branded food entry from SIMPLY BALANCED. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa reads as good fiber source, low sodium within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa is a fat-rich food; consider portion sizes if monitoring caloric intake.

At 34% of the Daily Value for fiber, this is a good source that supports digestive health and may help with satiety.

Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (24% DV).

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 500 % Daily Value* Total Fat 31g 40% Saturated Fat 19g 95% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 12mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 10g 34% Total Sugars 17g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 10g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 48mg 4% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 0mg 0% * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

500
Calories per 100g

500 kcal = 25% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%25of 2,000 kcal
500 kcal = 25% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 9.5gF: 30.9gC: 42.9g
9.5g
Protein
19% DV
30.9g
Total Fat
40% DV
42.9g
Carbs
16% DV
9.5g
Fiber
34% DV
16.7g
Sugar
no FDA DV
12mg
Sodium
1% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa ranks on protein

Its 9.5g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

10 Top 50% higher than 50% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 42.9 G
16%
Energy 500 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 9.5 G
34%
Protein 9.5 G
19%
Total Sugars 16.7 G
Total lipid (fat) 30.9 G
40%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 48 MG
4%
Iron, Fe 4 MG
24%
Sodium, Na 12 MG
1%
Vitamin A, RAE 0.0 UG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 0 MG
0%
Fatty acids, total saturated 19.1 G
95%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G

Key takeaways

  • Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa delivers 9.5g of protein per 100g, more than 50% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 500 calories per 100g.
  • Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 24% of the Daily Value per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits good fiber source, low sodium patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa? ▼
Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa contains 500 calories per 100g. It has 9.5g of protein, 30.9g of fat, and 42.9g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa? ▼
Per 100g, Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa has 9.5g protein (8% of calories), 30.9g fat, and 42.9g carbs. Fiber: 9.5g. Sugar: 16.7g.
How much sodium is in Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa? ▼
Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa contains 12mg of sodium per 100g, which is 1% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa high in fiber? ▼
Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa contains 9.5g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 34% of the daily recommended value (28g). This is considered a good source of fiber.
Is Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa keto-friendly? ▼
Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa has 42.9g of carbs per 100g (34% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa good for a diet? ▼
Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa has 500 calories per 100g. Fat content: 30.9g. Contains 9.5g fiber which aids digestion.
What vitamins and minerals are in Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa? ▼
Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa is notably rich in Iron, Fe (24% DV). Daily-value percentages are computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis as published in FoodData Central.
How does Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa compare to other foods? ▼
Simply Balanced Quinoa 60% Cacao Dark Chocolate, Quinoa provides 500 calories and 9.5g protein per 100g. That is 53 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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USDA FoodData Central
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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2661751) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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