Feijoa vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between feijoa and quinoa
- Feijoa has more vitamin C and fiber, while quinoa has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Feijoa's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 37% higher.
- Quinoa contains 2 times less fiber than feijoa. Feijoa contains 6.4g of fiber, while quinoa contains 2.8g.
- Feijoa has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of feijoa is 31, while the glycemic index of quinoa is 53.
The food types used in this comparison are Feijoa, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +611.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +964.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1716.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +651.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +293.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +519.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +357.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +842.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +692.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 32.9mg | 0mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 0.631mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 152mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.192mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 1.49mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 2.8g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 64mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.71g | 4.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Starch | 0g | 17.63g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.136g | 1.078g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.233mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Folate | 23µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.95g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.123mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 120kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.21g | 21.3g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.42g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.104g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.295mg | 0.412mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.81g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 172mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.2g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sodium | 3mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.028mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.038mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.019mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.107g | 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 Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feijoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feijoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)