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Quinoa vs Shredded Wheat
Per 100g, Quinoa has 21.1g carbs and Shredded Wheat has 83.6g. Shredded Wheat is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 7.9g more fiber.
Shredded Wheat is the better-quality carb
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Quinoa | Shredded Wheat |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 120 | 373 |
Total carbs — | 21.1g | 83.6g |
Net carbs — | 18.3g | 72.9g |
Fiber Higher wins | 2.8g | 10.7g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.9g | 20.7g |
Protein Higher wins | 4.3g | 8.5g |
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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