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Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Boiled egg cleanly sliced in half showing rich golden yolk
eggs

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)

155Calories
12.6Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit 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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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-23%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (120 kcal vs 155 kcal, 35 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+186%
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 12.6 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.2 g, +186%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0 g in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+2.8 g).

Higher Potassium
+37%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 126 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+46.0 mg, +37%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
155 kcal8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 155 kcal vs 120 kcal in Quinoa (Cooked) (+35 kcal, +29%).

ProteinWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
12.6 g25% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 12.6 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.2 g, +186%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 1.1 g in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+20.2 g, +1802%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher dietary fiber (2.8 g vs 0 g).

Total FatWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
10.6 g14% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 10.6 g vs 1.9 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.7 g, +453%).

Total SugarsWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 g2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.1 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.25 g, +29%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Both Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
149 µg17% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 149 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+148 µg, +14800%).

Vitamin DWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
2.2 µg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin d (2.2 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin EWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.0 mg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.0 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.40 mg, +63%).

Vitamin KWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.3 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin k (0.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
44 µg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 44 µg vs 42 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.0 µg, +5%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.07 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Both Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.07 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.52 mg40% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 0.52 mg vs 0.11 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.41 mg, +369%).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.06 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.41 mg vs 0.06 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.35 mg, +544%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.4 mg28% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 1.4 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.2 mg, +514%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
0.12 mg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Both Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.12 mg).

Vitamin B12Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 µg46% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has higher vitamin b12 (1.1 µg vs 0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
124 mg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 124 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+117 mg, +1671%).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
126 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 126 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+46.0 mg, +37%).

CalciumWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
50.0 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 50.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+33.0 mg, +194%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.2 mg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 1.2 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+0.30 mg, +25%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
10.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) (+54.0 mg, +540%).

PhosphorusWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
172 mg14% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 172 mg vs 152 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+20.0 mg, +13%).

ZincSimilar
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
1.1 mg10% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Both Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of zinc (1.1 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatWhole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) higher
Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled)
3.3 g16% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) provides 3.3 g vs 0.23 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.0 g, +1322%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) leads in 16 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 6.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Whole Egg (Cooked / Boiled) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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