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Arborio Rice vs Quinoa
Per 100g, Arborio Rice has 81.1g carbs and Quinoa has 21.1g. Arborio Rice is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 1.4g more fiber.
Arborio Rice is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Arborio Rice | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 392 | 120 |
Total carbs — | 81.1g | 21.1g |
Net carbs — | 76.9g | 18.3g |
Fiber Higher wins | 4.2g | 2.8g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.9g | 0.9g |
Protein Higher wins | 7.1g | 4.3g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | — | 53 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | — | 9.7 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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