Side-by-Side Comparison

Almonds (Raw) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Almonds (Raw)

579Calories
21.1Protein
12.5Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
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Quinoa (Cooked)

120Calories
4.4Protein
2.8Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Almonds (Raw) (raw) with Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-79%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (120 kcal vs 579 kcal, 459 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+381%
Almonds (Raw)

Almonds (Raw) provides 21.2 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+16.8 g, +381%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+346%
Almonds (Raw)

Almonds (Raw) provides 12.5 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.7 g, +346%).

Higher Potassium
+326%
Almonds (Raw)

Almonds (Raw) provides 733 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+561 mg, +326%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Almonds (Raw)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
579 kcal29% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 579 kcal vs 120 kcal in Quinoa (Cooked) (+459 kcal, +383%).

ProteinAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
21.2 g42% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 21.2 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+16.8 g, +381%).

CarbohydratesSimilar
Almonds (Raw)
21.6 g8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Both Almonds (Raw) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of carbohydrates (21.6 g).

Dietary FiberAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
12.5 g45% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 12.5 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.7 g, +346%).

Total FatAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
49.9 g64% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 49.9 g vs 1.9 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+48.0 g, +2501%).

Total SugarsAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
4.4 g9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 4.4 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.5 g, +400%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Almonds (Raw)
0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Both Almonds (Raw) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher vitamin a (rae) (1.0 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Almonds (Raw) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
25.6 mg171% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 25.6 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+25.0 mg, +3968%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Almonds (Raw) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
44 µg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 44 µg vs 42 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.0 µg, +5%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
0.21 mg17% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 0.21 mg vs 0.11 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.10 mg, +92%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
1.1 mg88% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.11 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.0 mg, +935%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.6 mg23% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 3.6 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.2 mg, +778%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Almonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
0.47 mg9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 0.47 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.24 mg, +107%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Almonds (Raw)
0.14 mg8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Both Almonds (Raw) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.14 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Almonds (Raw)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Almonds (Raw) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Almonds (Raw)
1.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Almonds (Raw) (+6.0 mg, +600%).

PotassiumAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
733 mg16% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 733 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+561 mg, +326%).

CalciumAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
269 mg21% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 269 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+252 mg, +1482%).

IronAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.7 mg21% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 3.7 mg vs 1.5 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.2 mg, +149%).

MagnesiumAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
270 mg64% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 270 mg vs 64.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+206 mg, +322%).

PhosphorusAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
481 mg38% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 481 mg vs 152 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+329 mg, +216%).

ZincAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.1 mg28% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 3.1 mg vs 1.1 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.0 mg, +186%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatAlmonds (Raw) higher
Almonds (Raw)
3.8 g19% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Almonds (Raw) provides 3.8 g vs 0.23 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.6 g, +1552%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Almonds (Raw) leads in 18 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 2.Both foods show similar concentrations in 6 nutrients. Overall, Almonds (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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