Quinoa Diet Ratings, Nutrition & Calories
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DietVox overview: Compare Quinoa across the Acid Reflux, Low Sugar, Weight Loss and Balanced Eating profiles. The ratings describe the plain prepared Quinoa serving described on this page; a different brand, recipe, portion or preparation may receive a different result.
How to read this page: the four ratings compare the food form described here across DietVox protocols. They are preparation-specific product outputs, not diagnoses or predictions of an individual outcome.
- NIDDK eating, diet and GERD guidance
- NHS guidance on reducing sugar
- NHS healthy eating when trying to lose weight
- NHS balanced-diet guidance
- USDA FoodData Central
Sources checked 28 July 2026 by DietVox Editorial. This page has not been medically reviewed. Nutrition values use the imported reference profile; match branded and prepared foods to their exact label or data record.
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Quinoa and Acid Reflux
Quinoa is GREEN in the DietVox Acid Reflux profile for the plain prepared Quinoa serving described on this page. Personal symptom triggers and the complete preparation can differ.
View the full Acid Reflux Diet Card →Quinoa and Low Sugar Diet
Quinoa is GREEN in the DietVox Low Sugar profile for the plain prepared Quinoa serving described on this page. Added sugar, total sugar, serving size and the exact label can differ.
View the full Low Sugar Diet Card →Forensic Analysis
DietVox reference classification for Quinoa; compare the matching serving basis, exact product and complete preparation.
DietVox comparison score for Quinoa; it does not predict an individual's appetite response.
DietVox comparison score for Quinoa; labels, recipes and portioning methods can change tracking accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and carbs are in Quinoa?
The displayed reference profile lists 120 kcal and 21.3 g carbohydrate per 100 g. The profile is matched to the listed reference record; product labels and recipes can still differ.
Is Quinoa good for weight loss?
For the DietVox Weight Loss profile, Quinoa is rated AMBER. Quinoa is AMBER in the DietVox Weight Loss profile for the plain prepared Quinoa serving described on this page. The portion and the wider eating pattern determine how the food fits an individual plan. Its 120 kcal per 100 g reference value can help compare portions, but no single food determines weight loss. The profile is matched to the listed reference record; product labels and recipes can still differ.
Citations & Sources
- Per-100g reference: Quinoa, cooked. Exact FoodData Central record verified 28 July 2026.USDA FoodData Central — FDC ID 168917
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