Is Quinoa (cooked) keto?
Not keto-friendly
No, quinoa (cooked) is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (93 g)) has about 17.2 g of net carbs, about 69% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
Nutritious, but a half cup uses most of a keto day's carbs.
A typical serving is ½ cup (93 g). That has 112 calories, 4.1 g protein, 1.8 g fat and 17.2 g net carbs (19.8 g total carbs − 2.6 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for quinoa (cooked)
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 120 kcal · 18.5 g net carbs · 4.4 g protein · 1.9 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is quinoa (cooked) keto?
No, quinoa (cooked) is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (93 g)) has about 17.2 g of net carbs, about 69% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in quinoa (cooked)?
A serving of quinoa (cooked) (½ cup (93 g)) has about 19.8 g of total carbohydrates and 2.6 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 17.2 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 18.5 g of net carbs.
Can I eat quinoa (cooked) on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Nutritious, but a half cup uses most of a keto day's carbs. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of quinoa (cooked)?
Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, zucchini, shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash (cooked).
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