Which has more calories, orange or quinoa?

Per 100 g, orange has 47 calories and quinoa has 120. Orange is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, orange or quinoa?

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

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

Calorie comparison

Orange vs Quinoa

Per 100 grams, orange is the lighter choice by 73 calories, while quinoa delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Orange nutrition →Quinoa nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Orange	Quinoa
Calories	47	120
Protein	0.9 g	4.4 g
Carbs	12 g	21 g
Fat	0.1 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

1 medium (131 g)

62 cal

1.2 g protein · 15.7 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, orange or quinoa?
Per 100 g, orange has 47 calories and quinoa has 120. Orange is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, orange or quinoa?
Orange has 0.9 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Quinoa wins on protein.
Is orange 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 — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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