Quinoa vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between quinoa and poblano
- Poblano is higher than quinoa in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, iron, fiber, potassium, vitamin B3, copper, manganese, and magnesium.
- Poblano covers your daily vitamin A needs 409% more than quinoa.
Food varieties used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and Peppers, ancho, dried.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1301.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +633.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1454.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2774% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +216.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +169.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +327.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +664.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.492g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 3.535mg | 262% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 2.255mg | 165% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 10.93mg | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1022µg | 114% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 21.6g | 75% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 2411mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.993mg | 40% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 6.403mg | 37% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.508mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.279mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 4.511g | 23% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 11.86g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 113mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 51.42g | 10% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 8.2g | 10% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 281kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 42µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 201mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.179mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.42mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.82g | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 29.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.9µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.492g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.373mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.605mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.515mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
155%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.589g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poblano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Poblano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)