Which has more calories, banana or quinoa?

Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and quinoa has 120. Banana is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, banana or quinoa?

Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.

Is banana or quinoa better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Banana vs Quinoa

Per 100 grams, banana is the lighter choice by 31 calories, while quinoa delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

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Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Banana	Quinoa
Calories	89	120
Protein	1.1 g	4.4 g
Carbs	23 g	21 g
Fat	0.3 g	1.9 g

Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.

Per typical serving

🍌 Banana

1 medium (118 g)

105 cal

1.3 g protein · 27.1 g carbs · 0.4 g fat

🌾 Quinoa

1 cup cooked (185 g)

222 cal

8.1 g protein · 38.9 g carbs · 3.5 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, banana or quinoa?
Per 100 g, banana has 89 calories and quinoa has 120. Banana is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, banana or quinoa?
Banana has 1.1 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.
Is banana or quinoa better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward banana — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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