Quinoa vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between quinoa and graham cracker
- The amount of iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin K, and selenium in graham cracker is higher than in quinoa.
- Graham cracker covers your daily iron needs 29% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa contains less saturated fat.
- Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of graham cracker is 74, while the glycemic index of quinoa is 53.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +352.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +153.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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 CholineCholine | +289.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +139.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +977.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 3.78mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 5.388g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 4.439mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 459mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 77.66g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.019mg | 17% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 430kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.317mg | 16% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 10.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.265mg | 13% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 46.56g | 12% |
| Folate | 42µg | 91µg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14.3µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.51mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 1.633g | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 6.3µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 6.69g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 185mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 2.509g | 5% |
| Choline | 23mg | 5.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.4g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.96mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 172mg | 170mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | 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 |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2012.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +452.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.6% |
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +375.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +399.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +164.1% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Galactose
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