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Garden rhubarb vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden rhubarb and Quinoa

  • Garden rhubarb is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Quinoa is richer in Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Garden rhubarb is 24% higher.

Food types used in this article are Rhubarb, raw and Quinoa, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 26% 25% 8.3% 7% 2.7% 6% 0.52% 26% 6%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +405.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more IronIron +577.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +814.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +990%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +985.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +221.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.5%

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.
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 27% 6.1% 5.4% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 5.1% 5.5% 0% 73% 5.3% 3.3%
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% 0.3% 13% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 0% 28% 0% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +412.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +277%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 4.54 g
Water: 93.61 g
Other: 0.75 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.9%
Contains more FatsFats +860%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +369.2%
~equal in Other ~0.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.099 g
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1253.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +988.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden rhubarb Quinoa Opinion
Calories 21kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Protein 0.9g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0.2g 1.92g Quinoa
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Garden rhubarb
Net carbs 2.74g 18.5g Quinoa
Carbs 4.54g 21.3g Quinoa
Magnesium 12mg 64mg Quinoa
Calcium 86mg 17mg Garden rhubarb
Potassium 288mg 172mg Garden rhubarb
Iron 0.22mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Sugar 1.1g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g Quinoa
Copper 0.021mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.1mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Phosphorus 14mg 152mg Quinoa
Sodium 4mg 7mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A 102IU 5IU Garden rhubarb
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.63mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.196mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 1.1µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.11mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.085mg Garden rhubarb
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Vitamin K 29.3µg 0µg Garden rhubarb
Folate 7µg 42µg Quinoa
Choline 6.1mg 23mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.231g Garden rhubarb
Monounsaturated Fat 0.039g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.099g 1.078g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garden rhubarb Quinoa
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%
Garden rhubarb
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Garden rhubarb
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 ($)
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.

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. Garden rhubarb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167758/nutrients
  2. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.