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Quinoa vs. Cloudberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between quinoa and cloudberries

  • Quinoa is richer in phosphorus and iron, yet cloudberries are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cloudberries is 176% higher.
  • Quinoa contains 4 times more phosphorus than cloudberries. Quinoa contains 152mg of phosphorus, while cloudberries contain 35mg.

Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native).

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 5.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +112.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 527% 0% 0% 0% 13% 16% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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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% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 8.6 g
Water: 87 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.3%
Contains more FatsFats +140%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.7%
Contains more WaterWater +21.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Cloudberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 158mg 176%
Manganese 0.631mg 27%
Copper 0.192mg 21%
Phosphorus 152mg 35mg 17%
Magnesium 64mg 15%
Folate 42µg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Iron 1.49mg 0.7mg 10%
Zinc 1.09mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 7%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.05mg 5%
Potassium 172mg 5%
Carbs 21.3g 8.6g 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Choline 23mg 4%
Protein 4.4g 2.4g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.9mg 3%
Calories 120kcal 51kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.07mg 3%
Fats 1.92g 0.8g 2%
Saturated fat 0.231g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 1%
Net carbs 18.5g 8.6g N/A
Calcium 17mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Sodium 7mg 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 - DHA 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Cloudberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Cloudberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
5%
Cloudberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cloudberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169802/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.