Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro
Low GI
GL 16.5 per typical cup (150 g) · GL 11 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderate glycemic load
Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro has a glycemic index of 53, the same as plain Cooked Quinoa (53). One typical cup (150 g) adds a glycemic load of 16.5.
Updated Mar 8, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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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Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 21.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.9 g |
| Natural | 0.9 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 2 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.7 g |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Good plant protein source
- Low added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Contains some carbohydrates
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro?
Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro has a glycemic index of 53 (Low). One typical cup (150 g) has a glycemic load of 16.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 11.
Is Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro 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).
Check Whole grain quinoa with lime juice and cilantro in the Logi app, with your portion.
