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Couscous vs Quinoa
Per 100g, Couscous has 22.9g carbs and Quinoa has 21.1g (GI 65 vs 53). Quinoa is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 1.4g more fiber and a lower glycemic index.
Quinoa is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Couscous | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 112.1 | 120 |
Total carbs — | 22.9g | 21.1g |
Net carbs — | 21.5g | 18.3g |
Fiber Higher wins | 1.4g | 2.8g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.1g | 0.9g |
Protein Higher wins | 3.8g | 4.3g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 65 | 53 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 14 | 9.7 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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