Which is healthier, Quinoa or Rice (White)?

Quinoa wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Quinoa has 120 calories and 4.4g protein per 100g, while Rice (White) has 130 calories and 2.7g protein.

How many calories are in Quinoa vs Rice (White)?

Quinoa contains 120 calories per 100g, while Rice (White) contains 130 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Quinoa or Rice (White)?

Quinoa has more protein with 4.4g per 100g compared to 2.7g.

Quinoa vs Rice (White)

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Quinoa 6

3 Rice (White)

Grains vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Quinoa	Rice (White)	Better
Calories	120kcal	130kcal	Quinoa
Protein	4.4g	2.7g	Quinoa
Total Fat	1.9g	0.3g	Rice (White)
Carbohydrates	21.3g	28.2g	Rice (White)
Fiber	2.8g	0.4g	Quinoa
Sugar	0.9g	0g	Rice (White)
Vitamin C	0mg	0mg	Tie
Calcium	17mg	10mg	Quinoa
Iron	1.5mg	0.2mg	Quinoa
Potassium	172mg	35mg	Quinoa

Macronutrient Breakdown

Quinoa

Protein: 4.4g Fat: 1.9g Carbs: 21.3g

Rice (White)

Protein: 2.7g Fat: 0.3g Carbs: 28.2g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.