Quinoa vs. Collard Greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and collard Greens different?
- Quinoa is higher in phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, folate, and vitamin B1; however, collard Greens are richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for collard Greens is 339% higher.
- Quinoa contains 5 times more phosphorus than collard Greens. While quinoa contains 152mg of phosphorus, collard Greens contain only 32mg.
Quinoa, cooked and Collards, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt are the varieties 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 | +204.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +276.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +373.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +375% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +460% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +729.4% |
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 | +167.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +67% |
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:
2.71 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
5.65 g
Water:
90.18 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +62.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +277% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
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Other
~0.74g
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
0.047 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.173 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1930.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +523.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 406.6µg | 339% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 380µg | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 32mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.051mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 141mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 21mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 16µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.173g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 4g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 5.65g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.13mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.218mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.5µg | 4% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 33kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 2.71g | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 38.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.88mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 117mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.72g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.047g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.026g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.575mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 1.65g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
103%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Collard Greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Collard Greens is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Collard Greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Collard Greens is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)