Ingredient swap
Jasmine Rice vs Quinoa
Jasmine Rice has 7 g protein and 356 calories per 100 g; quinoa has 14.1 g and 368. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of jasmine rice (185 g) ≈ 1 cup of quinoa.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Jasmine Rice | Quinoa |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 356 | 368 |
| Protein | 7 g | 14.1 gbetter |
| Carbs | 79 g | 64.2 gbetter |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 6.1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 7 gbetter |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0 gbetter |
| Sodium | 4 mgbetter | 5 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 185 g | 170 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use quinoa instead of jasmine rice?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of jasmine rice (185 g) ≈ 1 cup of quinoa.
Which has more protein?
Quinoa, with 14.1 g per 100 g versus 7 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Jasmine Rice, with 356 calories per 100 g.