What is the CO2 footprint of Quinoa?
The CO2 footprint of Quinoa is 0.6 kgCO2e/kg. Compared to the average CO2 data for Cereals at 1.2 kgCO2e/kg, Quinoa has a CO2 footprint of 0.6 kgCO2e/kg.
Use this as an indicative benchmark for ingredient-level assessments. Product- and supplier-specific footprints can differ significantly due to production practices and geography.
0.0
kg CO2e/kg
Quinoa
Weight
1kg
Region
World
Cereals average
1.2
Comparison with other raw materials
35.817.90.0
kg CO2e/kg
Raw materials (sorted)
Quinoa
Other raw materials