Butterbur vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Butterbur and Quinoa
- Butterbur has more Vitamin C, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Quinoa is higher in Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Folate.
- Butterbur covers your daily need of Vitamin C 35% more than Quinoa.
- Butterbur has 6 times more Calcium than Quinoa. While Butterbur has 103mg of Calcium, Quinoa has only 17mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Butterbur, (fuki), 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 CalciumCalcium | +505.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +280.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +357.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1390% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +581.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1166.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +435% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +320% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1028.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4700% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +490% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 14kcal | 120kcal |
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| Protein | 0.39g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 0.04g | 1.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 31.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.61g | 18.5g |
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| Carbs | 3.61g | 21.3g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 64mg |
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| Calcium | 103mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 655mg | 172mg |
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| Iron | 0.1mg | 1.49mg |
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| Sugar | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.192mg |
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| Zinc | 0.16mg | 1.09mg |
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| Starch | 17.63g |
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| Phosphorus | 12mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 7mg | |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 5IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.63mg |
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| Manganese | 0.274mg | 0.631mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.412mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.123mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 42µg |
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| Choline | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.231g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.052mg |
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| Threonine | 0.131mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.157mg |
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| Leucine | 0.261mg |
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| Lysine | 0.239mg |
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| Methionine | 0.096mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg |
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| Valine | 0.185mg |
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| Histidine | 0.127mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g |
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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
12%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (7 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)