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Is Quinoa keto?

Quinoa, is it keto?
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Not keto

No, quinoa has about 18g net carbs per 100g; despite being a 'health food,' it's a grain and far too starchy for keto.

26/100
KarbZilla Keto Score
Avoid on keto
Fits a keto day: About 1 serving
Macro split
14% fat15% protein71% carbs
Net carbs
18g
Protein
4.4g
Fat
1.9g
Calories
120

Values per 100g cooked, referenced from USDA FoodData Central. Reviewed by the KarbZilla team · how we score

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