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Quinoa vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quinoa and Patty

  • Quinoa is richer in Manganese, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Patty is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Patty is 85% higher.
  • Quinoa contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw.

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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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 5.1% 15% 56% 64% 30% 65% 0.91% 82% 15%
Patty
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 24% 72% 24% 112% 62% 9.7% 2.2% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +142.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3611.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.4%
Contains more IronIron +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +278%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +428.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~145mg

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
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Patty
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 72% 19% 49% 256% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +833.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
2
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Patty
3
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +232.5%
Contains more FatsFats +717.2%
Contains more OtherOther +544.2%
~equal in Water ~64.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
2
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
Patty
1
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.643 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1199.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Patty Opinion
Calories 120kcal 204kcal Patty
Protein 4.4g 14.63g Patty
Fats 1.92g 15.69g Patty
Net carbs 18.5g 0g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 0g Quinoa
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 18mg Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 7mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 269mg Patty
Iron 1.49mg 1.93mg Patty
Sugar 0.87g Patty
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.073mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 4.12mg Patty
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 145mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 74mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.017mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 14.8µg Patty
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.043mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.16mg Patty
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 3.846mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Patty
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.214mg Patty
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.05µg Patty
Folate 42µg 6µg Quinoa
Choline 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 6.333g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 6.861g Patty
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.643g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Patty
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Patty
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
40%
Patty

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.102g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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.
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.

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

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.