Quinoa vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between quinoa and wheat Bread
- Quinoa has less selenium, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, folate, and fiber.
- Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 56% more.
- Quinoa is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Bread, wheat, toasted.
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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 | -98.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +870.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +174.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1092.9% |
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 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1417% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +104.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +195.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +194.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +59.6% |
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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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 33.4µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 6.25mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 4.09mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.377mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.439mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 601mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.382mg | 21% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 12.96g | 17% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 165mg | 15% |
| Folate | 42µg | 86µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 55.77g | 11% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 313kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.456mg | 9% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4.7g | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 188mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 1.72g | 4% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 4.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.989g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.47mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 223mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.153mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.198mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 1.019g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 59mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 6.42g | N/A |
| Choline | 23mg | 22.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | 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
11%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 594mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)