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 for 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.
- White chocolate has a lower glycemic index than quinoa.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +220% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7787.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1070.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +28.3% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +5408.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1571.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.8% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1622.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.013g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 19.412g | 87% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 32.09g | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 0.008mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 539kcal | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 9.097g | 21% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 199mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.24mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.282mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 59.24g | 13% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.608mg | 12% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 0.2g | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 9.1µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.056mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 286mg | 3% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 5.87g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 176mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.96mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.745mg | 2% |
| Choline | 23mg | 29.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 59g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 1.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.181g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.