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1 Quinoa is 100% whole grain and is close to being a perfect food source in the balance of nutrition it provides. 2  Technically it's not a grain but the seed of a leafy plant related to spinach. 3  Quinoa is an excellent source of protein - 12% to 18%. Quinoa can be substituted for almost any other grain. 2  Quinoa has a nutty, smoky flavor and is less filling than other grains and pastas. 3  Quinoa has been one of the primary foods of the Inca Indians for more than 5,000 years.
By Jeremy Trombley. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wa or KEEN-o-ah) is a grain crop which is native to the Andean region of South America and has been cultivated for around five thousand years (Quinoa).Since it is not a grass, it is classified as a pseudo-cereal, but is used much like traditional cereal crops such as wheat and rice (Johnson).utritional Value. Quinoa is a remarkably nutritious food surpassing even rice in its nutrient value (Johnson). It contains approximately 4 to 8 grams of protein per 100 grams, with the full complement of essential amino acids, unlike corn, rice and wheat which must be supplemented with other foods (Johnson).