How many carbs are in quinoa, uncooked?
1 cup of quinoa, uncooked contains about 109.1g of carbohydrate, 97.2g net carbs after subtracting 11.9g of fiber, 24g of protein, and 626 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (170g) | 109.1g | 11.9g | 97.2g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 64.2g | 7g | 57.2g |
Net carbs in quinoa, uncooked
1 cup of quinoa, uncooked contains 97.2g of net carbs — total carbs (109.1g) minus dietary fiber (11.9g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for quinoa, uncooked (per 100g)
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 64.2g
- Dietary fiber: 7g
- Sugars: —
- Protein: 14.1g
- Fat: 6.1g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 168874). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in quinoa, uncooked?
1 cup of quinoa, uncooked contains about 109.1g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 11.9g of fiber, the net carbs are about 97.2g.
How many net carbs are in quinoa, uncooked?
Net carbs in 1 cup of quinoa, uncooked are about 97.2g — that is total carbs (109.1g) minus dietary fiber (11.9g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is quinoa, uncooked good for diabetics?
Quinoa, uncooked contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is quinoa, uncooked keto-friendly?
Whether quinoa, uncooked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 97.2g of net carbs.