Calorie comparison
Black Coffee vs Quinoa
Per 100 grams, black coffee is the lighter choice by 119 calories, while quinoa delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Black Coffee | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 | 120 |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 0 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
☕ Black Coffee
1 cup (240 g)
2 cal
0.2 g protein · 0 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, black coffee or quinoa?
Per 100 g, black coffee has 1 calories and quinoa has 120. Black Coffee is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, black coffee or quinoa?
Black Coffee has 0.1 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.
Is black coffee 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 black coffee — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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