Milkshake vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are milkshake and quinoa different?
- Milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D, while quinoa is higher in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, fiber, and folate.
- Quinoa covers your daily need for manganese, 27% more than milkshake.
- Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.
- Quinoa has a higher glycemic index (53) than milkshake (27).
Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Quinoa, cooked types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +758.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1390% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +179.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4407.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +77.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +65.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +854% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.631mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1.49mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.192mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 17mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 64mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.8g | 11% |
| Folate | 7µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.886g | 0.231g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.11mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.368mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.09mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 1.078g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 152mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 25µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.146mg | 0.412mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Fats | 3.03g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Protein | 3.86g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.875g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.75g | 21.3g | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 2.8µg | 1% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 120kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.75g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 183mg | 172mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.75g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.174mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.234mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.378mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.306mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.097mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.186mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.258mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.105mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.655g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.