Quinoa vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and radish seeds
- Quinoa has more manganese, copper, iron, and phosphorus; however, radish seeds are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
- Radish seeds cover your daily need for vitamin C, 32% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has 2 times more manganese than radish seeds. While quinoa has 0.631mg of manganese, radish seeds have only 0.26mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked and Radish seeds, sprouted, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +94.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +592.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +126.2% |
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:
3.81 g
Fats:
2.53 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +491.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-7800% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
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
0.767 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.141 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.141g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 28.9mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.26mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 2.853mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.733mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 95µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.285mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.86mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.12mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 3.6g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 113mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 43kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.767g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 3.81g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 2.53g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.419g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 1.141g | 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 | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.