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Calorie comparison

Pancakes vs Quinoa

Per 100 grams, quinoa is the lighter choice by 107 calories, while pancakes 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 gPancakesQuinoa
Calories227120
Protein6 g4.4 g
Carbs28 g21 g
Fat9 g1.9 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

🥞 Pancakes

1 pancake (38 g)

86 cal

2.3 g protein · 10.6 g carbs · 3.4 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, pancakes or quinoa?

    Per 100 g, pancakes has 227 calories and quinoa has 120. Quinoa is lower in calories.

  • Which has more protein, pancakes or quinoa?

    Pancakes has 6 g of protein per 100 g; quinoa has 4.4 g. Pancakes wins on protein.

  • Is pancakes 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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