Quinoa is high in protein
Quinoa is different from most of the plant-sources of Quinoa because it contains all essential amino acids; this is what makes it a complete protein. This has made it very popular among vegetarians and vegans who have chosen it as a source of all their essential amino acids. Protein is one of the very crucial nutrients and from one cup of cooked quinoa, you can about 16 percent of the recommended daily intake. While it will take you to eat a lot of quinoa to eat all of your daily value, you can add it to your diet to supplement other sources of protein. [9]
