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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 of 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, 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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Manganese +125.4%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Equal in Copper - 0.207
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +58%
Contains more Manganese +125.4%
Contains more Calcium +252.9%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Equal in Iron - 1.61
Equal in Copper - 0.207

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 B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +193.5%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +686.5%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Other +133.8%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +193.5%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Fats +686.5%
Contains more Carbs +150.7%
Contains more Other +133.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1043.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.1%
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1043.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Quinoa Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 4.4g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 1.92g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 21.3g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 120kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.49mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 64mg 32mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 106mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 140mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 315mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.69mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.631mg 0.28mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 5IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.041mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 27µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.131mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.261mg 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.239mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.096mg 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.185mg 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.127mg 0.12mg Quinoa
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 5.43g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.005g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Chocolate cake
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%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.199g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
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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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.
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.