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Toffee vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Toffee and Quinoa

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Quinoa is richer in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Toffee covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 102% more than Quinoa.
  • Quinoa contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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.
Toffee
Toffee
1
:
9
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +6300%
Contains more Manganese +31450%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Toffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +4866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +237.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +6300%
Contains more Manganese +31450%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
Toffee
Toffee
6
:
6
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +22940%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Toffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +22940%
Contains more Vitamin E +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Contains more Folate +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
3
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Fats +1605.7%
Contains more Carbs +203.8%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Water +12920%
Toffee
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
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
Contains more Fats +1605.7%
Contains more Carbs +203.8%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Protein +311.2%
Contains more Water +12920%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
Toffee
2
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Toffee
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 18.5g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 32.75g 1.92g Toffee
Carbs 64.72g 21.3g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 120kcal Toffee
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 63.47g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 34mg 17mg Toffee
Iron 0.03mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 4mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 32mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 51mg 172mg Quinoa
Sodium 135mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.12mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.003mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.002mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 0.8µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 1152IU 5IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.63mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.11mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B5 0.134mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 2µg 42µg Quinoa
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0µg Toffee
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 104mg 0mg Quinoa
Trans Fat 0.674g Quinoa
Saturated Fat 20.565g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 0.528g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 1.078g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee Quinoa
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
12%
Toffee
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.334g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.