Quinoa
Low GI
GL 34 per 100 g
- High in protein and fiber
- Moderate calorie density
Quinoa has a glycemic index of 53, the same as plain Cooked Quinoa (53).
Updated Jul 14, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #168874 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Cooked Quinoa
- GI 53 · GL 11 per 100 g
Cooked Quinoa - GI 45 · GL 6 per 100 g green bean salad
Green bean, quinoa, and cherry tomato salad with light vinaigrette - Sprouted buckwheatGI 35 · GL 7 per 100 g sprouted
- GI 50 · GL 8 per 100 g vegetable salad
Quinoa and vegetable salad with light dressing - GI 45 · GL 9 per 100 g stuffing
Quinoa vegetable stuffing - GI 45 · GL 10 per 100 g idli
Fermented steamed cake (quinoa and lentils) - Frozen quinoaGI 53 · GL 11 per 100 g frozen
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 368 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 64.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.9 g |
| Natural | 0.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Soluble | 2.1 g |
| Insoluble | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 14.1 g |
| Fat | 6.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.7 g |
| Unsaturated | 5.4 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
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Why this score?
- High in protein and fiber
- Low glycemic index
- Rich in minerals
- Moderate calorie density
- Contains some saturated fat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Quinoa?
Quinoa has a glycemic index of 53 (Low) and a glycemic load of 34 per 100 g.
Is Quinoa good for people with insulin resistance?
Quinoa has a low glycemic index (53), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cooked Quinoa has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cooked Quinoa in this database, Green bean, quinoa, and cherry tomato salad with light vinaigrette has the lowest glycemic load (6 per 100 g).
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