Fast food vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fast food and quinoa
- Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet quinoa is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
- Fast food contains 47 times more sodium than quinoa. Fast food contains 331mg of sodium, while quinoa contains 7mg.
- Quinoa has a lower glycemic index than fast food.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 | +264.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +131.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +625% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +137% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +58.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +76.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +196.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1263.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +525.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +815.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +29.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 0.412mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 2.8µg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 4.4g | 24% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.49mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.231g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.11mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.107mg | 18% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 1.92g | 16% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 7mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.09mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.631mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.528g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 80µg | 42µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 120kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.192mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.123mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 1.078g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 21.3g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 17.63g | 2% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.