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Tonic water vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tonic water and Quinoa

  • Tonic water has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Quinoa's daily need coverage for Manganese is 27% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, tonic water 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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
0
:
10
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +3100%
Contains more Manganese +63000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Tonic water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Zinc +990%
Contains more Copper +3100%
Contains more Manganese +63000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tonic water
Tonic water
1
:
7
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Tonic water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tonic water
Tonic water
1
:
4
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +142%
Contains more Other +670%
Tonic water
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 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 Water +27.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +142%
Contains more Other +670%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tonic water Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 8.8g 18.5g Quinoa
Protein 0g 4.4g Quinoa
Fats 0g 1.92g Quinoa
Carbs 8.8g 21.3g Quinoa
Calories 34kcal 120kcal Quinoa
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 8.8g 0.87g Quinoa
Fiber 0g 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 1mg 17mg Quinoa
Iron 0.01mg 1.49mg Quinoa
Magnesium 0mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 0mg 152mg Quinoa
Potassium 0mg 172mg Quinoa
Sodium 12mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 0.1mg 1.09mg Quinoa
Copper 0.006mg 0.192mg Quinoa
Manganese 0.001mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 0µg 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0mg 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.107mg Quinoa
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.11mg Quinoa
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.412mg Quinoa
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 0µg 42µg Quinoa
Tryptophan 0mg 0.052mg Quinoa
Threonine 0mg 0.131mg Quinoa
Isoleucine 0mg 0.157mg Quinoa
Leucine 0mg 0.261mg Quinoa
Lysine 0mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0mg 0.096mg Quinoa
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Valine 0mg 0.185mg Quinoa
Histidine 0mg 0.127mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0g 0.231g Tonic water
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.078g Quinoa

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Tonic water 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
0%
Tonic water
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.