Quinoa vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and brie
- Quinoa has more manganese, copper, and iron; however, brie is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and calcium.
- Brie covers your daily need for saturated fat, 86% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has 19 times more manganese than brie. While quinoa has 0.631mg of manganese, brie has only 0.034mg.
- Quinoa has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of quinoa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked and Cheese, brie.
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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 | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +910.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1755.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +982.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +417.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +52.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +372.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +54.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4633.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +371.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1341.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1417.6% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 17.41g | 78% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.65µg | 69% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 27.68g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 20.75g | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.52mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 629mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.034mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 14.5µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 8.013g | 19% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.019mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 174µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 184mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.5mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.38mg | 12% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 334kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.235mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 0.45g | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 65µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 188mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.826g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Choline | 23mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 152mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 1.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 1.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 1.851mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.716mg | 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
11%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.179g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.