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Quinoa vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Quinoa and Caper

  • Quinoa has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc, while Caper has more Vitamin K, and Copper.
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% higher.
  • Caper contains 15 times less Phosphorus than Quinoa. Quinoa contains 152mg of Phosphorus, while Caper contains 10mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Quinoa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Capers, canned.

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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.
Quinoa
7
:
3
Caper
Contains more Magnesium +93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1420%
Contains more Potassium +330%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Manganese +709%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Copper +94.8%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Magnesium +93.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1420%
Contains more Potassium +330%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +240.6%
Contains more Manganese +709%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Copper +94.8%

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
3
:
7
Caper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.8%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2660%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.8%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2660%
Contains more Vitamin E +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
:
2
Caper
Contains more Protein +86.4%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Carbs +335.6%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +944.2%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +86.4%
Contains more Fats +123.3%
Contains more Carbs +335.6%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +944.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
:
0
Caper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.233
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +738.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.233

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Caper Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 1.69g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 2.36g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.86g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 4.89g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 23kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 17mg 40mg Caper
Iron 1.49mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 64mg 33mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 10mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 40mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 2348mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.32mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.631mg 0.078mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 1.2µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.018mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Caper
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.023mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 23µg Quinoa
Vitamin K 0µg 24.6µg Caper
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
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.233g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.063g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.304g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.