Quinoa vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and castanea crenata different?
- Quinoa is higher in phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat; however, castanea crenata is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for castanea crenata is 42% higher.
- Quinoa contains 8 times more polyunsaturated fat than castanea crenata. While quinoa contains 1.078g of polyunsaturated fat, castanea crenata contains only 0.138g.
Quinoa, cooked and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +111.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +264.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.9% |
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:
2.25 g
Fats:
0.53 g
Carbs:
34.91 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +262.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +63.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
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
0.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.138 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +89.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +681.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.591mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.562mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.3mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.344mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.283mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 72mg | 11% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1.5mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.138g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 34.91g | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 329mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2.25g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.206mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.163mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 154kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.53g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.45mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 47µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.078g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.278g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 34.91g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Castanea crenata 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 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.