Quinoa vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and chocolate different?
- Chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, potassium, vitamin B12, zinc, and phosphorus than quinoa.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 93% higher.
- Quinoa has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than quinoa (53).
Quinoa, cooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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 less SodiumSodium | -70.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225% |
| Contains more IronIron | +438.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +435.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.9% |
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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +328% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +192.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +7282.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1529.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +187.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1706.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 1.028mg | 93% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 18.519g | 83% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 8.02mg | 82% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 31.28g | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.419mg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 9.54g | 23% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 546kcal | 21% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 146mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 7g | 17% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 61.17g | 13% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 559mg | 11% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Folate | 42µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 2.01mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 206mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.025mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.725mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 4.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 1.092g | 0% |
| 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate 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.