Which has more calories, carrot or quinoa?

Per 100 g, carrot has 41 calories and quinoa has 120. Carrot is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, carrot or quinoa?

Carrot has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.

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

Calorie comparison

Carrot vs Quinoa

Per 100 grams, carrot is the lighter choice by 79 calories, while quinoa delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Carrot nutrition →Quinoa nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Carrot	Quinoa
Calories	41	120
Protein	0.9 g	4.4 g
Carbs	10 g	21 g
Fat	0.2 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

🥕 Carrot

1 medium (61 g)

25 cal

0.5 g protein · 6.1 g carbs · 0.1 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, carrot or quinoa?
Per 100 g, carrot has 41 calories and quinoa has 120. Carrot is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, carrot or quinoa?
Carrot has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.
Is carrot 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 carrot — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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