Caper vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between caper and quinoa
- Caper has more vitamin K and copper, while quinoa has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc.
- Caper's daily need coverage for sodium is 102% higher.
- The amount of sodium in quinoa is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Capers, canned 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 | +135.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +330% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1420% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +709% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +494.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +253.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +944.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +335.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +738.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.6% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2348mg | 7mg | 102% |
| Manganese | 0.078mg | 0.631mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 24.6µg | 0µg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.374mg | 0.192mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 10mg | 152mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.023mg | 0.123mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.018mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 64mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.09mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.304g | 1.078g | 5% |
| Folate | 23µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 120kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.89g | 21.3g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6.5mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.652mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.027mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.063g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.69g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.41g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.233g | 0.231g | 0% |
| 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 |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
13%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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