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Triticale vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Triticale and Quinoa?

  • Triticale has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3 than Quinoa.
  • Triticale's daily need coverage for Manganese is 112% higher.
  • Quinoa has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Triticale. Triticale has 0.416mg of Vitamin B1, while Quinoa has 0.107mg.

We used Triticale and Quinoa, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Triticale
Triticale
9
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Potassium +93%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +216.5%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Manganese +408.7%
Triticale
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 97% 93% 154% 30% 1% 95% 153% 419% 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 +117.6%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.5%
Contains more Potassium +93%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +216.5%
Contains more Copper +138%
Contains more Manganese +408.7%

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.
Triticale
Triticale
7
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Triticale
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 105% 31% 27% 80% 32% 55% 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 E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Triticale
Triticale
4
:
1
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +238.6%
Contains more Other +188.3%
Contains more Water +581.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.92
Triticale
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 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 Protein +196.6%
Contains more Carbs +238.6%
Contains more Other +188.3%
Contains more Water +581.4%
Equal in Fats - 1.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Triticale
Triticale
0
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Triticale
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.913 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Triticale Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 72.13g 18.5g Triticale
Protein 13.05g 4.4g Triticale
Fats 2.09g 1.92g Triticale
Carbs 72.13g 21.3g Triticale
Calories 336kcal 120kcal Triticale
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Triticale
Fiber 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 37mg 17mg Triticale
Iron 2.57mg 1.49mg Triticale
Magnesium 130mg 64mg Triticale
Phosphorus 358mg 152mg Triticale
Potassium 332mg 172mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 7mg Triticale
Zinc 3.45mg 1.09mg Triticale
Copper 0.457mg 0.192mg Triticale
Manganese 3.21mg 0.631mg Triticale
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.63mg Triticale
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.107mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.11mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 1.43mg 0.412mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.123mg Triticale
Folate 73µg 42µg Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg 0.052mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg 0.131mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg 0.157mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg 0.261mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg 0.239mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg 0.096mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg 0.185mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg 0.185mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg 0.127mg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g 1.078g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Triticale 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
29%
Triticale
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Triticale
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Triticale
Triticale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Triticale
Triticale contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.