Foods that start with Q
USDA's reference data names 5 common foods that start with Q, from quail to quinoa. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
Poultry Products
- Quail305 calories, 33.8 g protein in 1 cup, diced, cooked
Fast Foods
- Quesadilla174 calories, 7.6 g protein in 1 half circle
Dairy and Egg Products
- Queso fresco cheese297 calories per 100 g
Cereal Grains and Pasta
- Quinoa222 calories, 8.1 g protein in 1 cup
Other foods
- Quarter pounder256 calories per 100 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov