Quinoa vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and sweet roll
- Quinoa has more manganese, copper, and magnesium; however, sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Sweet roll covers your daily need for selenium, 26% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa has 4 times more magnesium than sweet roll. While quinoa has 64mg of magnesium, sweet roll has only 17mg.
- Quinoa has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of quinoa is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 | +276.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +110.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +507.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +215.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +478.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +79.6% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +188.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +754.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120.8% |
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
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +808.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +593.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 7.473g | 43% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 17µg | 26% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 16.4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.324mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.3mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 304mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 3.079g | 13% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 372kcal | 13% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.088mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 2.384mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.265mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 17mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 4.797g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 76mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 50.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 1.99mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.406mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 72µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 62µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 72mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 6.2g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 41.3mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 111mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 31.73g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.004g | 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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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.848g)
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.