Side-by-Side Comparison

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) vs Quinoa (Cooked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Clean baked potato cut open displaying fluffy steaming interior and skin
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Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)

93Calories
2.5Protein
2.2Fiber
12.8Vit 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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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-23%
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) has fewer calories (energy) (93 kcal vs 120 kcal, 27 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+76%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.5 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+1.9 g, +76%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+27%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.2 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.60 g, +27%).

Higher Vitamin C
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 12.8 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+12.8 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)100 g edible portion
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
93 kcal5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 93 kcal in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+27 kcal, +29%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
2.5 g5% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.5 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+1.9 g, +76%).

CarbohydratesSimilar
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
21.2 g8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV

Both Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of carbohydrates (21.2 g).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
2.2 g8% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.2 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.60 g, +27%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.13 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.13 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+1.8 g, +1377%).

Total SugarsPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
1.2 g2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 1.2 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.28 g, +32%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
12.8 mg14% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) has higher vitamin c (12.8 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg

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

Vitamin DSimilar
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.05 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.05 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.58 mg, +1160%).

Vitamin KPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
2.0 µg2% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) has higher vitamin k (2.0 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
28 µg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 28 µg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+14 µg, +50%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Both Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.05 mg4% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
1.4 mg9% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 1.4 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.00 mg, +242%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.58 mg12% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 0.58 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.36 mg, +156%).

Vitamin B6Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.30 mg18% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 0.30 mg vs 0.12 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.18 mg, +142%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0 µg
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg

Both Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) and Quinoa (Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
10.0 mg
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 10.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.0 mg, +43%).

PotassiumPotato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
535 mg11% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV

Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) provides 535 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+363 mg, +211%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
15.0 mg1% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 15.0 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+2.0 mg, +13%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
1.1 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 1.1 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.41 mg, +38%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
28.0 mg7% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 28.0 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+36.0 mg, +129%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
70.0 mg6% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 70.0 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+82.0 mg, +117%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.36 mg3% DV
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.36 mg in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.73 mg, +203%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked)
0.03 g
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.03 g in Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) (+0.20 g, +667%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Potato (Flesh & Skin, Baked) leads in 8 categories while Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 14.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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