Broth vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between broth and quinoa?
- Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, choline, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, yet quinoa is higher in copper and manganese.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
- The amount of sodium in quinoa is lower.
We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Quinoa, cooked types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1111.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +497.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +398.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +37% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +278.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +622.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6287% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3054.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +915.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +315.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23875mg | 7mg | 1038% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 2.8µg | 46% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 4.4g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.11mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 1.078g | 23% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.192mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.631mg | 21% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 1.92g | 18% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 23mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 17mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 0.231g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 0.412mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 0.528g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 120kcal | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.49mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 32µg | 42µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.123mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 21.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
28%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 23868mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.199g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.