Quinoa vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quinoa and watermelon
- Quinoa has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, magnesium, folate, fiber, and zinc; however, watermelon is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Quinoa covers your daily need for manganese, 26% more than watermelon.
- Quinoa has 14 times more folate than watermelon. While quinoa has 42µg of folate, watermelon has only 3µg.
- The glycemic index of watermelon is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quinoa, cooked and Watermelon, raw.
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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 | +540% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +142.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +357.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +990% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1281.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1560.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +224.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +423.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +461% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +621.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +182.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1327% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2056% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.63 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.21 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
3.36 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.038mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 11mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.042mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.24mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Folate | 42µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.4g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.1mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 0.61g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.05g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.033mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 30kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 7.55g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.15g | 3% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 112mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.178mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.037g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | 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
11%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.