Beer vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beer and quinoa
- The amount of manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, fiber, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 in quinoa is higher than in beer.
- Quinoa covers your daily manganese needs 27% more than beer.
- Beer has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beer is 104, while the glycemic index of quinoa is 53.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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 less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +966.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +537% |
| Contains more IronIron | +7350% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3740% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10800% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +985.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7787.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +366.7% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +167.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +127.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +423.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +856.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +500% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.631mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.005mg | 0.192mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 152mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 1.49mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 64mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.005mg | 0.107mg | 9% |
| Protein | 0.46g | 4.4g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.078g | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.63g | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.55g | 21.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 120kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.92g | 3% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.041mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.513mg | 0.412mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.55g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.