Side-by-Side Comparison

Apple (With Skin) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean crisp red apple whole and sliced on light studio background
fruits

Apple (With Skin)

52Calories
0.3Protein
2.4Fiber
4.6Vit C
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Fluffy cooked quinoa showing tiny light spiraled germ rings
grains

Quinoa (Cooked)

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

Comparing Apple (With Skin) (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
-57%
Apple (With Skin)

Apple (With Skin) has fewer calories (energy) (52 kcal vs 120 kcal, 68 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+1592%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.26 g in Apple (With Skin) (+4.1 g, +1592%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+17%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Apple (With Skin) (+0.40 g, +17%).

Higher Vitamin C
Apple (With Skin)

Apple (With Skin) provides 4.6 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+4.6 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Apple (With Skin)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
52 kcal3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 52 kcal in Apple (With Skin) (+68 kcal, +131%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.26 g1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.26 g in Apple (With Skin) (+4.1 g, +1592%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
13.8 g5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 13.8 g in Apple (With Skin) (+7.5 g, +54%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
2.4 g9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.4 g in Apple (With Skin) (+0.40 g, +17%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.17 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.17 g in Apple (With Skin) (+1.8 g, +1029%).

Total SugarsApple (With Skin) higher
Apple (With Skin)
10.4 g21% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Apple (With Skin) provides 10.4 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.5 g, +1094%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CApple (With Skin) higher
Apple (With Skin)
4.6 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Apple (With Skin) has higher vitamin c (4.6 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Apple (With Skin) higher
Apple (With Skin)
3.0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Apple (With Skin) provides 3.0 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.0 µg, +200%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Apple (With Skin)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Apple (With Skin) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.18 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.18 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+0.45 mg, +250%).

Vitamin KApple (With Skin) higher
Apple (With Skin)
2.2 µg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Apple (With Skin) has higher vitamin k (2.2 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
3.0 µg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 3.0 µg in Apple (With Skin) (+39 µg, +1300%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.02 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.03 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.09 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.41 mg vs 0.09 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+0.32 mg, +353%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.06 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 mg vs 0.06 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+0.17 mg, +274%).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.04 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Apple (With Skin)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Apple (With Skin) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
1.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+6.0 mg, +600%).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
107 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 107 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+65.0 mg, +61%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
6.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+11.0 mg, +183%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.12 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.12 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+1.4 mg, +1142%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
5.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 5.0 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+59.0 mg, +1180%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
11.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 11.0 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+141 mg, +1282%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.04 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.04 mg in Apple (With Skin) (+1.1 mg, +2625%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Apple (With Skin)
0.03 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.03 g in Apple (With Skin) (+0.20 g, +721%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Apple (With Skin) leads in 4 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 20.Both foods show similar concentrations in 2 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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