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Quinoa vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Quinoa and Focaccia

  • Quinoa has more Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Focaccia is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Focaccia covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 30% more than Quinoa.
  • Focaccia has 3 times less Magnesium than Quinoa. Quinoa has 64mg of Magnesium, while Focaccia has 20mg.
  • Quinoa contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +111%
Contains more Manganese +73.4%
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +467.9%
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Copper +111%
Contains more Manganese +73.4%
Contains more Calcium +105.9%
Contains more Iron +112.1%
Contains more Zinc +22%
Contains more Selenium +467.9%

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 A +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790.8%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +790.8%
Contains more Folate +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Fats +310.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.2%
Contains more Other +109.1%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Water +56%
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Fats +310.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.2%
Contains more Other +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +973.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.994
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +973.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.994

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 34.02g Focaccia
Protein 4.4g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 1.92g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 21.3g 35.82g Focaccia
Calories 120kcal 249kcal Focaccia
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 1.75g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 1.49mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 64mg 20mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 128mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 114mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 561mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.192mg 0.091mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.364mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 5IU 2IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.113mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.877g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.994g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.646g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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 ($)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.