How much copper is in quinoa?

Copper content of quinoa and how it fits a low-copper diet for Wilson disease（藜麦）.

0.192 mgcopper per 100 g

Moderate

Small portions usually fit a low-copper diet · food group: Grains

Cooked quinoa is moderate; a normal portion usually fits a low-copper diet.

Can I eat quinoa with Wilson disease?

People with Wilson disease follow a low-copper diet, especially in the first year of treatment, because the body cannot clear excess copper normally. At 0.192 mg per 100 g, quinoa is moderate in copper — small portions usually fit once treatment is stable. How strict your diet needs to be depends on your treatment stage and copper levels, so use this as a guide and confirm with your own clinician or dietitian.

Lower-copper choices in the same group

Oats
0.391 mg · Limit White bread
0.124 mg · Generally OK Pasta
0.099 mg · Generally OK White rice
0.069 mg · Generally OK

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USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy / Foundation), copper per 100 g edible portion. Category reflects the classic low-copper-diet guidance for Wilson disease. Numbers are factual USDA values; they are not a personal dietary prescription. Always follow the plan agreed with your own clinician or dietitian.