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Couscous vs Quinoa
Per 100g, Couscous has 21.5g net carbs and Quinoa has 18.3g. Quinoa is the lower-carb choice for keto and low-carb diets. It also brings 1.4g more fiber.
Quinoa is the more keto-friendly pick
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Couscous | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
Net carbs Lower wins | 21.5g | 18.3g |
Total carbs Lower wins | 22.9g | 21.1g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.1g | 0.9g |
Fiber Higher wins | 1.4g | 2.8g |
Protein Higher wins | 3.8g | 4.3g |
Fat — | 0.2g | 1.9g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 65 | 53 |
Calories — | 112.1 | 120 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for low-carb / keto. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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