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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 RAE, Potassium, Iron, and Calcium, yet Quinoa is richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chrysanthemum is 292% higher.

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% 139% 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% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46300%
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 Opinion
Calories 24kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Protein 3.36g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.56g 1.92g Quinoa
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Chrysanthemum
Net carbs 0.02g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 3.02g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 32mg 64mg Quinoa
Calcium 117mg 17mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 567mg 172mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 2.29mg 1.49mg Chrysanthemum
Sugar 0.87g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 3g 2.8g Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.137mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.71mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 54mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 118mg 7mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 2320IU 5IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 0µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.943mg 0.631mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.107mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.11mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.412mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.123mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg 0µg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg 42µg Chrysanthemum
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g Quinoa
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
99%
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.