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Plums vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh deep purple plums with one sliced in half displaying amber flesh
fruits

Plums

46Calories
0.7Protein
1.4Fiber
9.5Vit 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 Plums (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
-62%
Plums

Plums has fewer calories (energy) (46 kcal vs 120 kcal, 74 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+529%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+3.7 g, +529%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+100%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 1.4 g in Plums (+1.4 g, +100%).

Higher Vitamin C
Plums

Plums provides 9.5 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.5 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Plums100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
46 kcal2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 46 kcal in Plums (+74 kcal, +161%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.70 g1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.70 g in Plums (+3.7 g, +529%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
11.4 g4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 11.4 g in Plums (+9.9 g, +87%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
1.4 g5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 1.4 g in Plums (+1.4 g, +100%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.28 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.28 g in Plums (+1.6 g, +586%).

Total SugarsPlums higher
Plums
9.9 g20% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Plums provides 9.9 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.1 g, +1040%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPlums higher
Plums
9.5 mg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Plums has higher vitamin c (9.5 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Plums higher
Plums
17 µg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

Plums provides 17 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+16 µg, +1600%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Plums
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.26 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.26 mg in Plums (+0.37 mg, +142%).

Vitamin KPlums higher
Plums
6.4 µg5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Plums has higher vitamin k (6.4 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
5.0 µg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 5.0 µg in Plums (+37 µg, +740%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
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)Similar
Plums
0.42 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Both Plums and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of niacin (vitamin b3) (0.42 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.14 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 mg vs 0.14 mg in Plums (+0.09 mg, +69%).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.03 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Plums
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher sodium (7.0 mg vs 0 mg).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
157 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 157 mg in Plums (+15.0 mg, +10%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
6.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

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

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.17 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.17 mg in Plums (+1.3 mg, +776%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
7.0 mg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Plums (+57.0 mg, +814%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
16.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 16.0 mg in Plums (+136 mg, +850%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.10 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.10 mg in Plums (+0.99 mg, +990%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Plums
0.02 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.02 g in Plums (+0.21 g, +1253%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Plums leads in 4 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 19.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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