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Quinoa vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Quinoa and Toffee

  • Quinoa has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Folate, however, Toffee is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Toffee covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 102% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
Quinoa
9
:
1
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +6300%
Contains more Manganese +31450%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +6300%
Contains more Manganese +31450%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +100%

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
Quinoa
6
:
6
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin A +22940%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Quinoa
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%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin A +22940%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
3
Toffee
Toffee
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Water +12920%
Contains more Fats +1605.7%
Contains more Carbs +203.8%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Water +12920%
Contains more Fats +1605.7%
Contains more Carbs +203.8%
Contains more Other +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
2
Toffee
Toffee
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 4.4g 1.07g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 21.3g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 120kcal 560kcal Toffee
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 63.47g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 34mg Toffee
Iron 1.49mg 0.03mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 4mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 32mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 51mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 135mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.12mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.003mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.002mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.008mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.068mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.029mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.009mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 2µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 0µg 2.8µg Toffee
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
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Quinoa
Trans Fat 0.674g Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 20.565g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.334g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.