Edible mushroom vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between edible mushroom and quinoa?
- Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, and selenium, yet quinoa is higher in manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, fiber, and folate.
- Quinoa's daily need coverage for manganese is 25% more.
- Edible mushroom has 9 times more vitamin B3 than quinoa. While edible mushroom has 3.607mg of vitamin B3, quinoa has only 0.412mg.
- The glycemic index of edible mushroom is lower.
We used Mushrooms, white, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +84.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +232.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +611.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +466.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1242.6% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +775.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +32.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +464.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +553.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +573.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.48 g
Fructose:
0.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 30% | |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.631mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.11mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 0.412mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.318mg | 0.192mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 2.8µg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 1.49mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 152mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.8g | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.63g | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.26g | 21.3g | 6% |
| Folate | 17µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 1.078g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 120kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 172mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.09g | 4.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.123mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.26g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.98g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | 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
26%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.