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Quinoa vs. Club sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are quinoa and club sandwich different?

  • Quinoa is richer in copper, while club sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Club sandwich covers your daily need for selenium, 40% more than quinoa.
  • Quinoa contains 2 times more copper than club sandwich. Quinoa contains 0.192mg of copper, while club sandwich contains 0.089mg.
  • Quinoa is lower in saturated fat.

Quinoa, cooked and Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 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.
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 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +458.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.37mg

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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1253.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.61mg

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
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.7%
Contains more FatsFats +319.3%
Contains more OtherOther +207.8%
~equal in Carbs ~19.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +458.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Club sandwich DV% diff.
Selenium 2.8µg 24.8µg 40%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 5.575mg 32%
Manganese 0.631mg 27%
Sodium 7mg 630mg 27%
Protein 4.4g 17.19g 26%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.231g 3.109g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.296mg 13%
Copper 0.192mg 0.089mg 11%
Fats 1.92g 8.05g 9%
Phosphorus 152mg 215mg 9%
Calcium 17mg 95mg 8%
Magnesium 64mg 32mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.7µg 7%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 2.949g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.186mg 6%
Choline 23mg 47.8mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 1.88g 5%
Calories 120kcal 220kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.172mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.4mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Folate 42µg 31µg 3%
Zinc 1.09mg 1.34mg 2%
Iron 1.49mg 1.37mg 2%
Potassium 172mg 226mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 21.3g 19.87g 0%
Net carbs 18.5g 18.67g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 4.68g N/A
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.61mg 0%
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
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 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Club sandwich
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
37%
Club sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
50%
Club sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.