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Quinoa vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Quinoa and Butterscotch?

  • Quinoa is richer than Butterscotch in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Quinoa's daily need coverage for Manganese is 27% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Quinoa is lower.

We used Quinoa, cooked and Candies, butterscotch types 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 Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +15100%
Contains more Potassium +5633.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +19100%
Contains more Manganese +63000%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +325%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +15100%
Contains more Potassium +5633.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +1111.1%
Contains more Copper +19100%
Contains more Manganese +63000%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%

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.
Quinoa
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Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +791.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14566.7%
Contains more Water +1264%
Contains more Fats +71.9%
Contains more Carbs +324.4%
Contains more Other +32.5%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +14566.7%
Contains more Water +1264%
Contains more Fats +71.9%
Contains more Carbs +324.4%
Contains more Other +32.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +783.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa Butterscotch
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 4.4g 0.03g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 21.3g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 120kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 80.46g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 4mg Quinoa
Iron 1.49mg 0.01mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 0mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 1mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 3mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 391mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.001mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.001mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0.6µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.09mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.012mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.016mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.002mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 0µg Quinoa
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Butterscotch
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 2.065g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.122g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Butterscotch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Quinoa
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.834g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.