Which has more calories, beer or quinoa?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and quinoa has 120. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or quinoa?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.

Is beer 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Quinoa

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 77 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	Beer	Quinoa
Calories	43	120
Protein	0.5 g	4.4 g
Carbs	3.6 g	21 g
Fat	0 g	1.9 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 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, beer or quinoa?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and quinoa has 120. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or quinoa?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.
Is beer 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 beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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