Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

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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Baked sweet potato split open showing vivid orange flesh with natural steam
vegetables

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

90Calories
2.0Protein
3.3Fiber
19.6Vit C
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Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-25%
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (90 kcal vs 120 kcal, 30 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+119%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.0 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+2.4 g, +119%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+18%
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 3.3 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.50 g, +18%).

Higher Vitamin C
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 19.6 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+19.6 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
90 kcal5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 90 kcal in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+30 kcal, +33%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
2.0 g4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 2.0 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+2.4 g, +119%).

CarbohydratesSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
20.7 g8% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of carbohydrates (21.3 g).

Dietary FiberSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
3.3 g12% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 3.3 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.50 g, +18%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.15 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.15 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+1.8 g, +1180%).

Total SugarsSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
6.5 g13% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 6.5 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+5.6 g, +645%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
19.6 mg22% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) has higher vitamin c (19.6 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
961 µg107% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 961 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+960 µg, +96000%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ESweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.71 mg5% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 0.71 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.08 mg, +13%).

Vitamin KSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
2.3 µg2% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) has higher vitamin k (2.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
6.0 µg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 6.0 µg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+36 µg, +600%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV

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

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
1.5 mg9% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.1 mg, +261%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.88 mg18% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 0.88 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.66 mg, +288%).

Vitamin B6Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.29 mg17% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 0.29 mg vs 0.12 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.16 mg, +133%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
36.0 mg2% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 36.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+29.0 mg, +414%).

PotassiumSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
475 mg10% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 475 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+303 mg, +176%).

CalciumSweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
38.0 mg3% DV

Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) provides 38.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+21.0 mg, +124%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.69 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.69 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+0.80 mg, +116%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
27.0 mg6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 27.0 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+37.0 mg, +137%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
54.0 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 54.0 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+98.0 mg, +181%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.32 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.32 mg in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+0.77 mg, +241%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked)
0.05 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.05 g in Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) (+0.18 g, +360%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 9 categories while Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) leads in 12.Both foods show similar concentrations in 5 nutrients. Overall, Sweet Potato (Baked/Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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