Quinoa vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between quinoa and brown sugar
- Brown sugar contains less manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, fiber, folate, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than quinoa.
- Quinoa's daily need coverage for manganese is 25% higher.
- Quinoa has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of quinoa is 53, while the glycemic index of brown sugar is 71.
The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Sugars, brown.
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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 | +611.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +308.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3533.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +885.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +388.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +274.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +900% |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3566.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5244% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +360.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 21.3g | 98.09g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.064mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 4mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.047mg | 16% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 380kcal | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 9mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.71mg | 10% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 0.12g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0g | 7% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Choline | 23mg | 2.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 133mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)