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Quinoa vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Quinoa and Sorghum syrup

  • Quinoa has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, and Copper, however, Sorghum syrup has more Vitamin B6, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Sorghum syrup's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 42% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Syrups, sorghum.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +782.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +481.4%
Contains more IronIron +155%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.5%

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%
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% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +312%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +444.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
3
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +215.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +251.6%
Contains more OtherOther +211.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 120kcal 290kcal Sorghum syrup
Protein 4.4g 0g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0g Quinoa
Net carbs 18.5g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 21.3g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 64mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 17mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 172mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 1.49mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 0.87g 74.9g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.13mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.41mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 56mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 8mg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 2.8µg 1.7µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.1mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.1mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 42µg 0µg Quinoa
Choline 23mg 13.3mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 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
  2. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.