is quinoa low carb
A metal spoon filled with quinoa sits on a pile of quinos grains. Photo Credit Iryna Melnyk/iStock/Getty Images. As a natural seed, quinoa is rich in protein, minerals and several vitamins. The downfall for low-carb dieters, however, is that it is relatively high in carbohydrates. Depending on your planâs specific details, quinoa might not fit well in the beginning stages.