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Quinoa vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Quinoa and Rosemary

  • The amount of Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Potassium, and Manganese in Rosemary is higher than in Quinoa.
  • Rosemary covers your daily Iron needs 65% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Calcium +1764.7%
Contains more Iron +346.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.2%
Contains more Potassium +288.4%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 96% 250% 65% 29% 59% 4% 26% 101% 126% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Calcium +1764.7%
Contains more Iron +346.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.2%
Contains more Potassium +288.4%
Contains more Copper +56.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.1%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +58380%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Folate +159.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 176% 0% 0% 73% 9% 36% 18% 49% 78% 82% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +58380%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.2%
Contains more Folate +159.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +205.2%
Contains more Other +206.5%
Equal in Carbs - 20.7
Equal in Water - 67.77
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more Protein +32.9%
Contains more Fats +205.2%
Contains more Other +206.5%
Equal in Carbs - 20.7
Equal in Water - 67.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.7%
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
58% 24% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.901 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Rosemary Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 6.6g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 3.31g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 5.86g Rosemary
Carbs 21.3g 20.7g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 131kcal Rosemary
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Rosemary
Fiber 2.8g 14.1g Rosemary
Calcium 17mg 317mg Rosemary
Iron 1.49mg 6.65mg Rosemary
Magnesium 64mg 91mg Rosemary
Phosphorus 152mg 66mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 668mg Rosemary
Sodium 7mg 26mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.93mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.301mg Rosemary
Manganese 0.631mg 0.96mg Rosemary
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 2924IU Rosemary
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 146µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Rosemary
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.036mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.152mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.912mg Rosemary
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.336mg Rosemary
Folate 42µg 109µg Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.051mg Quinoa
Threonine 0.131mg 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.136mg Quinoa
Leucine 0.261mg 0.249mg Quinoa
Lysine 0.239mg 0.143mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.096mg 0.047mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.169mg Quinoa
Valine 0.185mg 0.165mg Quinoa
Histidine 0.127mg 0.066mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 2.838g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 1.16g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.901g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Rosemary
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
43%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rosemary
Rosemary is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary
Rosemary is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.