Quinoa vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and biscuits
- Quinoa has more copper and manganese; however, biscuits are higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Biscuits cover your daily need for selenium, 30% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has 2 times more copper than biscuits. While quinoa has 0.192mg of copper, biscuits have only 0.082mg.
- Quinoa has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +255.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +134.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1282.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +596.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +251.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +615.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +147.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +749% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1212.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +286.2% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 19.5µg | 30% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 580mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 16.3g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.356mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 4.163g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 4.324g | 19% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 2.9mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 6.93g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 2.949mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.31mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.082mg | 12% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 353kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.378mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 44.6g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Folate | 42µg | 61µg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 7g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 164mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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