Calorie comparison
Orange Juice vs Quinoa
Per 100 grams, orange juice is the lighter choice by 75 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 | Orange Juice | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 120 |
| Protein | 0.7 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
🧃 Orange Juice
1 cup (248 g)
112 cal
1.7 g protein · 24.8 g carbs · 0.5 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, orange juice or quinoa?
Per 100 g, orange juice has 45 calories and quinoa has 120. Orange Juice is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, orange juice or quinoa?
Orange Juice has 0.7 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.
Is orange juice 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 orange juice — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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