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Quinoa vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between quinoa and triticale?

  • Triticale has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, iron, folate, and vitamin B3 than quinoa.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for manganese is 112% higher.
  • Triticale has a higher glycemic index (66) than quinoa (53).

We used Quinoa, cooked and Triticale types in this comparison.

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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
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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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93%
Contains more IronIron +72.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +138%
Contains more ZincZinc +216.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +408.7%

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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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% 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% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +288.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +581.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238.6%
Contains more OtherOther +188.3%
~equal in Fats ~2.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
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13% 29% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.078 g
25% 14% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Triticale DV% diff.
Manganese 0.631mg 3.21mg 112%
Copper 0.192mg 0.457mg 29%
Phosphorus 152mg 358mg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.416mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.323mg 26%
Zinc 1.09mg 3.45mg 21%
Protein 4.4g 13.05g 17%
Carbs 21.3g 72.13g 17%
Magnesium 64mg 130mg 16%
Iron 1.49mg 2.57mg 14%
Calories 120kcal 336kcal 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Folate 42µg 73µg 8%
Starch 17.63g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 1.43mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Potassium 172mg 332mg 5%
Choline 23mg 4%
Calcium 17mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.134mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.9mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.366g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.528g 0.211g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.913g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.138mg 1%
Fats 1.92g 2.09g 0%
Net carbs 18.5g 72.13g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Sodium 7mg 5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.157mg 0%
Threonine 0.131mg 0.405mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.261mg 0.911mg 0%
Lysine 0.239mg 0.365mg 0%
Methionine 0.096mg 0.204mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.638mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.127mg 0.311mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Triticale
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
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 ($)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.