Quinoa vs. Piña colada — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between quinoa and piña colada
- Quinoa is richer than piña colada in phosphorus, iron, magnesium, copper, fiber, zinc, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for quinoa is 21% higher.
- Quinoa contains 9 times more fiber than piña colada. Quinoa contains 2.8g of fiber, while piña colada contains 0.3g.
- Quinoa contains less saturated fat.
- Piña colada has a lower glycemic index than quinoa.
Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and Alcoholic beverage, pina colada, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 | +700% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +609.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +738.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2071.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +3050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +269% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +547.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
0.42 g
Fats:
1.88 g
Carbs:
22.66 g
Water:
64.99 g
Other:
10.05 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +947.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1205.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.88g
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Carbs
~22.66g
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Water
~64.99g
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
1.636 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.033 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +543.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3166.7% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 152mg | 7mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.21mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 8mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.079mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.3g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 0.42g | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.033g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.017mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 1.636g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.528mg | 4% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 174kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.082g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 1.88g | 0% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 22.66g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 22.33g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| 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 |
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Piña colada contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Piña colada is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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 ($)