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Quinoa vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quinoa and White chocolate

  • Quinoa is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Folate, yet White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from White chocolate is 96% higher.
  • Quinoa contains 79 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Quinoa contains 0.631mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Quinoa contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Quinoa, cooked and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 Iron +520.8%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Manganese +7787.5%
Contains more Calcium +1070.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +520.8%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.3%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Manganese +7787.5%
Contains more Calcium +1070.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains more Selenium +60.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.6%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5408.5%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +1571.4%
Contains more Carbs +178.1%
Contains more Other +94.8%
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Water +5408.5%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +1571.4%
Contains more Carbs +178.1%
Contains more Other +94.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.013
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1622.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.013

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quinoa White chocolate
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 4.4g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 1.92g 32.09g White chocolate
Carbs 21.3g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 120kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 59g Quinoa
Fiber 2.8g 0.2g Quinoa
Calcium 17mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 1.49mg 0.24mg Quinoa
Magnesium 64mg 12mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 172mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 7mg 90mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 0.74mg Quinoa
Copper 0.192mg 0.06mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.631mg 0.008mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 5IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.063mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.056mg Quinoa
Folate 42µg 7µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg White chocolate
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 21mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.231g 19.412g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 1.013g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quinoa White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.