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Quinoa vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Quinoa and Vanilla extract?

  • Quinoa is richer than Vanilla extract in Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Quinoa's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 21% more.

We used Quinoa, cooked and Vanilla extract types in this article.

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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
10
:
0
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +1141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +890.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +174.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Vanilla extract
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +1141.7%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2433.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +890.9%
Contains more Copper +166.7%
Contains more Manganese +174.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
:
2
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.425
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%
Vanilla extract
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +872.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.425

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
4
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Protein +7233.3%
Contains more Fats +3100%
Contains more Carbs +68.4%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +4400%
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
Vanilla extract
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +7233.3%
Contains more Fats +3100%
Contains more Carbs +68.4%
Contains more Water +36.2%
Contains more Other +4400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
1
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26850%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Vanilla extract
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26850%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 12.65g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 0.06g Quinoa
Fats 1.92g 0.06g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 12.65g Quinoa
Calories 120kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 12.65g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 0g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 11mg Quinoa
Iron 1.49mg 0.12mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 12mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 6mg Quinoa
Potassium 172mg 148mg Quinoa
Sodium 7mg 9mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.11mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.072mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.23mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.011mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.095mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.026mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 0µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.01g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.004g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa Vanilla extract
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.221g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.