Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Spinach (Raw)

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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Crisp fresh dark green spinach leaves arranged on clean studio surface
vegetables

Spinach (Raw)

23Calories
2.9Protein
2.2Fiber
28.1Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked) with Spinach (Raw) (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-81%
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) has fewer calories (energy) (23 kcal vs 120 kcal, 97 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+54%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.9 g in Spinach (Raw) (+1.5 g, +54%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+27%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.60 g, +27%).

Higher Vitamin C
Spinach (Raw)

Spinach (Raw) provides 28.1 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+28.1 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Spinach (Raw)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Spinach (Raw)
23 kcal1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 23 kcal in Spinach (Raw) (+97 kcal, +422%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.9 g6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.9 g in Spinach (Raw) (+1.5 g, +54%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Spinach (Raw)
3.6 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 3.6 g in Spinach (Raw) (+17.7 g, +487%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.2 g8% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 2.2 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.60 g, +27%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.39 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.39 g in Spinach (Raw) (+1.5 g, +392%).

Total SugarsQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.42 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.87 g vs 0.42 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.45 g, +107%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
28.1 mg31% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher vitamin c (28.1 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
469 µg52% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 469 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+468 µg, +46800%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Vitamin ESpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.0 mg14% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.0 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.4 mg, +222%).

Vitamin KSpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
483 µg402% DV

Spinach (Raw) has higher vitamin k (483 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Spinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Spinach (Raw)
194 µg49% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 194 µg vs 42 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+152 µg, +362%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.08 mg7% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Spinach (Raw) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Spinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.19 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.19 mg vs 0.11 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Spinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.72 mg5% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 0.72 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.31 mg, +76%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.07 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 mg vs 0.07 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.16 mg, +251%).

Vitamin B6Spinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.20 mg11% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.20 mg vs 0.12 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Spinach (Raw)
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg3% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+72.0 mg, +1029%).

PotassiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Spinach (Raw)
558 mg12% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 558 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+386 mg, +224%).

CalciumSpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
99.0 mg8% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 99.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+82.0 mg, +482%).

IronSpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Spinach (Raw)
2.7 mg15% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 2.7 mg vs 1.5 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.2 mg, +82%).

MagnesiumSpinach (Raw) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Spinach (Raw)
79.0 mg19% DV

Spinach (Raw) provides 79.0 mg vs 64.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+15.0 mg, +23%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Spinach (Raw)
49.0 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 49.0 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+103 mg, +210%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.53 mg5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.53 mg in Spinach (Raw) (+0.56 mg, +106%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Spinach (Raw)
0.06 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.06 g in Spinach (Raw) (+0.17 g, +265%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 10 categories while Spinach (Raw) leads in 13.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Spinach (Raw) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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