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Is Quinoa, uncooked keto?

✗ NO
Short answer for Keto:
Skip quinoa, uncooked on Keto.

Around 57.2 g net carbs per 100 g — a single portion can exceed a full keto day's carb budget.

Why this verdict

Quinoa, uncooked nutrition at a glance

For keto, the key number is net carbs per 100 g: if it's under ~5 g, you're fine; over ~10 g, portions matter; over 20 g, skip it.

Primary metric

Net carbs

57.16 g / 100 g

Total carbs: 64.16 g · Fibre: 7.00 g
Energy

Calories

368 kcal / 100 g

Protein & fat

Macros

Protein: 14.12 g

Fat: 6.07 g

Fit for Keto

Daily budget

Target carbs: 5–10% of calories, cap ~30 g/day.

Practical guidance

What to eat instead of quinoa, uncooked

Quick take

Even a small serving of quinoa, uncooked brings 57.16 g of net carbs per 100 g. That's often several times a Keto-friendly daily budget in a single portion.

Better choices in the same category are typically listed in our foods database — look for options under 5 g net carbs per 100 g.

Full food profile

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