Quinoa or rice?
Quinoa became the darling “more nutritious rice.” It’s partly right — and partly marketing.
Side by side (per 100 g)
| per 100 g | cooked quinoa | cooked brown rice | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 | 124 | |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2.7g | |
| Carbs | 21g | 26g | |
| Fiber | — | 2.8g | |
| Fat | 1.9g | 1g |
source: TACO/USDA
Who wins at what
Cooked, they have similar calories. Quinoa delivers more (and complete) protein and is gluten-free; rice, especially brown, is cheaper and traditional. Alternating the two keeps the plate varied.
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