Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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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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Clean pan-seared salmon fillet displaying delicate pink flaky texture
fish seafood

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)

206Calories
22.1Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-42%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (120 kcal vs 206 kcal, 86 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+402%
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 22.1 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+17.7 g, +402%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0 g in Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) (+2.8 g).

Higher Potassium
+123%
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 384 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+212 mg, +123%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
206 kcal10% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 206 kcal vs 120 kcal in Quinoa (Cooked) (+86 kcal, +72%).

ProteinAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
22.1 g44% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 22.1 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+17.7 g, +402%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0 g

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher carbohydrates (21.3 g vs 0 g).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0 g

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

Total FatAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
12.4 g16% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 12.4 g vs 1.9 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+10.4 g, +543%).

Total SugarsQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0 g

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher total sugars (0.87 g vs 0 g).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0 mg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
12 µg1% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 12 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+11 µg, +1100%).

Vitamin DAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
11 µg55% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) has higher vitamin d (11 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin EAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
3.6 mg24% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 3.6 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.9 mg, +463%).

Vitamin KAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0.1 µg

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides slightly more vitamin k (0.1 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
29 µg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 29 µg in Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) (+13 µg, +45%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0.23 mg19% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 0.23 mg vs 0.11 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.12 mg, +111%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0.14 mg10% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
8.7 mg54% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 8.7 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.2 mg, +2000%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
1.7 mg33% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 1.7 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.4 mg, +628%).

Vitamin B6Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0.64 mg38% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 0.64 mg vs 0.12 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.52 mg, +420%).

Vitamin B12Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
3.2 µg133% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) has higher vitamin b12 (3.2 µg vs 0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
60.0 mg3% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 60.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+53.0 mg, +757%).

PotassiumAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
384 mg8% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 384 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+212 mg, +123%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
12.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) (+5.0 mg, +42%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0.80 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.80 mg in Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) (+0.69 mg, +86%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
30.0 mg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 30.0 mg in Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) (+34.0 mg, +113%).

PhosphorusAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
252 mg20% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 252 mg vs 152 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+100 mg, +66%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
0.64 mg6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.64 mg in Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) (+0.45 mg, +70%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatAtlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked)
2.5 g13% DV

Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) provides 2.5 g vs 0.23 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.3 g, +987%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 8 categories while Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) leads in 16.Both foods show similar concentrations in 2 nutrients. Overall, Atlantic Salmon (Cooked/Baked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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