Quinoa (white, red, black, tri-color) — Safe, Caution, or Avoid on 5 Elimination Diets
Quinoa (white, red, black, tri-color) is safe on low FODMAP, low histamine, gluten-free, and lactose-free; avoid on SCD.
In plain terms: Quinoa is low FODMAP and low histamine.
| Diet | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low FODMAP | safe |
| Low Histamine | safe |
| SCD | avoid |
| Gluten-Free | safe |
| Lactose-Free | safe |
Notes: Pseudo-grain; technically a seed
Category: Grains, Cereals & Flours
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Safe-food lists that include Quinoa (white, red, black, tri-color)
- Low FODMAP & Low Histamine safe foods
- Low FODMAP & Gluten-Free safe foods
- Low FODMAP & Dairy-Free safe foods
- Low Histamine & Gluten-Free safe foods
- Low Histamine & Dairy-Free safe foods
- Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free safe foods
Related foods in Grains, Cereals & Flours
- Rice, white (basmati, jasmine, long grain, short grain/sushi)
- Rice, brown (long grain, short grain, basmati)
- Rice, specialty (wild, black/forbidden, red, arborio)
- Rice flour (white, brown, sweet/glutinous)
- Wheat, whole grains (berries, bulgur, couscous, cracked, farro, freekeh, kamut, semolina, spelt)
- Flour, wheat (all-purpose/plain, bread/strong, cake/pastry, self-raising, wholemeal/whole wheat, semolina, spelt)
This is general information, not medical advice. Tolerances vary from person to person and with portion size — always check the label, as recipes and product formulations change, and speak to your GP or a registered dietitian about your own diet.