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Quinoa: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: quinoa, cooked.
18.5g net carbs per 100 g
1.2carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
53glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 18.5 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 4.4 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Energy | 120 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 168917 “Quinoa, cooked”. Net carbs = total carbs 21.3 g − fiber 2.8 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup93 g | 1 cup185 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 17.2 | 34.2 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.7 | 3.4 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.1 | 2.3 |
| Glycemic load | 9 | 18 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 53. This is the mean that the authors give in the 2021 international GI tables.
Foods in the tables:
- Quinoa, mean of four foods
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