Calorie comparison
Cheese Pizza vs Quinoa
Per 100 grams, quinoa is the lighter choice by 146 calories, while cheese pizza 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 | Cheese Pizza | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 | 120 |
| Protein | 11 g | 4.4 g |
| Carbs | 33 g | 21 g |
| Fat | 10 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
🍕 Cheese Pizza
1 slice (107 g)
285 cal
11.8 g protein · 35.3 g carbs · 10.7 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, cheese pizza or quinoa?
Per 100 g, cheese pizza has 266 calories and quinoa has 120. Quinoa is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, cheese pizza or quinoa?
Cheese Pizza has 11 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Cheese Pizza wins on protein.
Is cheese pizza 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 quinoa — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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