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Quinoa: carbs and carb exchanges

Values per 100 g: quinoa, cooked.

18.5g net carbs per 100 g

1.2carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)

2.3carb exchanges per portion: 1 cup, 185 g

These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.

Nutrition per 100 g

Net carbs18.5 g
Fiber2.8 g
Protein4.4 g
Fat1.9 g
Energy120 kcal

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 168917 “Quinoa, cooked”. Net carbs = total carbs 21.3 g − fiber 2.8 g.

Portions

Carbs and carb units of typical portions
Portion½ cup93 g1 cup185 g
Net carbs, g17.234.2
Carb units (10 g)1.73.4
Carb units (12 g)1.42.9
Carb exchanges (15 g)1.12.3

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.

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