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Chrysanthemum vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chrysanthemum and quinoa

  • Chrysanthemum is richer in vitamin K, folate, manganese, vitamin A, potassium, iron, and calcium, yet quinoa is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for chrysanthemum is 292% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum has a lower glycemic index than quinoa.

Food types used in this article are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
Quinoa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +588.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.7%
Contains more IronIron +53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.7% 39% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Quinoa
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +321.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +115.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more FatsFats +242.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +605.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chrysanthemum Quinoa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Quinoa DV% diff.
Vitamin K 350µg 0µg 292%
Folate 177µg 42µg 34%
Phosphorus 54mg 152mg 14%
Manganese 0.943mg 0.631mg 14%
Vitamin A 116µg 0µg 13%
Potassium 567mg 172mg 12%
Calcium 117mg 17mg 10%
Iron 2.29mg 1.49mg 10%
Magnesium 32mg 64mg 8%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 7%
Carbs 3.02g 21.3g 6%
Copper 0.137mg 0.192mg 6%
Calories 24kcal 120kcal 5%
Sodium 118mg 7mg 5%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.123mg 4%
Choline 23mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 4%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.09mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.107mg 2%
Protein 3.36g 4.4g 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Fats 0.56g 1.92g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.412mg 1%
Fiber 3g 2.8g 1%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 1%
Net carbs 0.02g 18.5g N/A
Sugar 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 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chrysanthemum Quinoa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
91%
Chrysanthemum
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/nutrients
  2. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.