Quinoa vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and chocolate cake different?
- Quinoa is richer in manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus, while chocolate cake is higher in choline, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Chocolate cake covers your daily need for saturated fat, 26% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa contains 2 times more manganese than chocolate cake. Quinoa contains 0.631mg of manganese, while chocolate cake contains 0.28mg.
- Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.
- Quinoa has a higher glycemic index (53) than chocolate cake (41).
Quinoa, cooked and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were 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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +252.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +325% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +458.3% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +193.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +686.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +150.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133.8% |
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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1043.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.1% |
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 15.1g | 20% |
| Choline | 23mg | 128.4mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 11.9µg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.28mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 6.039g | 14% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 371kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 315mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 2.761g | 11% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 53.4g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.213mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 32mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.041mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Folate | 42µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 5.3g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.207mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.61mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 140mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.005g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.199g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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