Black turtle bean vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between black turtle bean and quinoa
- Quinoa has less folate, iron, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium than black turtle bean.
- Black turtle bean covers your daily need for folate, 101% more than quinoa.
- Black turtle bean has 9 times more calcium than quinoa. While black turtle bean has 160mg of calcium, quinoa has only 17mg.
- The glycemic index of quinoa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Quinoa, cooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +841.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +772.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +483.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +420.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +189.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +741.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +374.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +957.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +383% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +367.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +551% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +576.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.6% |
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Saturated fat
~0.231g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 444µg | 42µg | 101% |
| Copper | 1mg | 0.192mg | 90% |
| Iron | 8.7mg | 1.49mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.9mg | 0.107mg | 66% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 2.8g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 152mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1500mg | 172mg | 39% |
| Protein | 21.25g | 4.4g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 64mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.899mg | 18% | |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.631mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 17mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 63.25g | 21.3g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.123mg | 13% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 120kcal | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.955mg | 0.412mg | 10% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.387g | 1.078g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.078g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Selenium | 3.2µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.75g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.231g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.894mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.697mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.459mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.32mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.112mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)