Quinoa (Cooked) — 1 cup (cooked)
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Quinoa (Cooked)

क्विनोआ · క్వినోవా

Also called: kinwa, keenwa

A protein-rich pseudo-cereal increasingly used in Indian kitchens as a rice substitute in pulao, upma and salads. Low to medium GI with good fiber and complete protein.

53
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
53
Glycemic Index
Measured
21
Glycemic Load
185g
Serving Size
222
Calories
Per serving: 1 cup (cooked)

Calories & Nutrition: Quinoa (Cooked) (1 cup (cooked))

39g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
5.2g
Fiber
8g
Protein
3.6g
Fat

Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.

Grains & RiceNorth IndianSouth Indianvegan

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Pair quinoa with vegetables and a little fat or curd to further blunt the post-meal glucose rise.

Quinoa (Cooked) and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 cup (cooked)).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Quinoa (Cooked)?

Quinoa (Cooked) has a glycemic index of 53, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Quinoa (Cooked) increase blood sugar?

Quinoa (Cooked) has a low glycemic index (53), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Quinoa (Cooked) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Quinoa (Cooked) is a low-GI food (GI 53), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Quinoa (Cooked)?

Quinoa (Cooked) has a glycemic load of 21 per serving (1 cup (cooked)).

Hindi mein

Quinoa ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Quinoa ka glycemic index (GI) 53 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 cup (cooked)) ka glycemic load (GL) 21 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 39g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya quinoa khane se sugar badhti hai?

Quinoa ka GI kam (53) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez quinoa kha sakte hain?

Haan. Quinoa ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Quinoa mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 cup (cooked)) quinoa mein lagbhag 222 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 39g carbohydrate, 8g protein aur 5.2g fiber.

GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods

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