QuinoaVSwhite rice
Quinoa brings complete protein and fibre; white rice is cheaper and milder.
The figures
| Metric | Quinoa | white rice | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 130 kcal | +10 |
| Protein | 4.4 g | 2.7 g | −1.7 |
| Carbs | 21 g | 28 g | +7 |
| Fibre | 2.8 g | 0.4 g | −2.4 |
| Magnesium | 64 mg | 12 mg | −52 |
Δ reads left to right: white rice minus quinoa, in the row’s own unit. Neither column is marked as the winner, because the answer changes with what you came for.
Where they differ
- 2.8 g against 0.4 g. 7 times as much in the quinoa.
- 64 mg against 12 mg. 5.3 times as much in the quinoa.
- 4.4 g against 2.7 g. 63% more in the quinoa.
- 28 g against 21 g. 33% more in the white rice.
- 130 kcal against 120 kcal. 8% more in the white rice.
The verdict
Reach for the quinoa
Quinoa delivers more protein (with all nine essential amino acids), more fibre, and more minerals than white rice for fewer calories. For nutrition per bite, quinoa wins; for budget and neutrality, rice.
Reach for the white rice
White rice is cheaper, milder, and cooks faster.
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