Quinoa vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and cocktail sauce different?
- Quinoa is richer in manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron, vitamin B1, and zinc, while cocktail sauce is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Cocktail sauce covers your daily need for sodium, 42% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than cocktail sauce. Quinoa contains 0.107mg of vitamin B1, while cocktail sauce contains 0.021mg.
- Quinoa is lower in sodium.
Quinoa, cooked and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 | +276.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +186.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +406.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +326.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +409.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +380.5% |
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Water
~65.67g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 7mg | 983mg | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.148mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 30mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 11.6mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.111mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.83mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 1.36g | 6% |
| Folate | 42µg | 17µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.38mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.047mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 309mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.82mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.08mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 28.22g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 124kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 26.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 11.83g | 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 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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
38%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 976mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.