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Quinoa vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Quinoa and Herbal tea?

  • Quinoa has more Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 than Herbal tea.
  • Quinoa's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% higher.

We used Quinoa, cooked and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed types in this comparison.

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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
Quinoa
9
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +1762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15100%
Contains more Potassium +760%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Herbal tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 3% 1% 2% 1% 2% 0% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +1762.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15100%
Contains more Potassium +760%
Contains more Zinc +2625%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%

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
Quinoa
7
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4100%
Quinoa
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%
Herbal tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +930%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +4100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
4
:
1
Herbal tea
Herbal tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +39.1%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Herbal tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Water +39.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Herbal tea Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 0g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 0g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 0g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 0kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 0g Herbal tea
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 8mg Quinoa
Iron 1.49mg 0.08mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 3mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 1mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 20mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 4mg Herbal tea
Zinc 1.09mg 0.04mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.477mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.04mg Quinoa
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 1µg Quinoa
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 0g Herbal tea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Herbal tea
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
0%
Herbal tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
7%
Herbal tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/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.