Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

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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Fresh peeled mandarin tangerine with separated juicy citrus segments
fruits

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

53Calories
0.8Protein
1.8Fiber
26.7Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked) with Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-56%
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has fewer calories (energy) (53 kcal vs 120 kcal, 67 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+443%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.81 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+3.6 g, +443%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+56%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.00 g, +56%).

Higher Vitamin C
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 26.7 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+26.7 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
53 kcal3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 53 kcal in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+67 kcal, +126%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.81 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.81 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+3.6 g, +443%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
13.3 g5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 13.3 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+8.0 g, +60%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
1.8 g6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 1.8 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.00 g, +56%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.31 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.31 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.6 g, +519%).

Total SugarsTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
10.6 g21% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 10.6 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+9.7 g, +1116%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
26.7 mg30% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) has higher vitamin c (26.7 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
34 µg4% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 34 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+33 µg, +3300%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.20 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.20 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.43 mg, +215%).

Vitamin KSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin k (0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
16 µg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 16 µg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+26 µg, +163%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.06 mg5% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.38 mg2% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of niacin (vitamin b3) (0.41 mg).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.22 mg4% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.23 mg).

Vitamin B6Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.08 mg5% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.12 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
2.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+5.0 mg, +250%).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
166 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 166 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+6.0 mg, +4%).

CalciumTangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
37.0 mg3% DV

Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) provides 37.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+20.0 mg, +118%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.15 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.15 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.3 mg, +893%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
12.0 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 12.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+52.0 mg, +433%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
20.0 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 20.0 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+132 mg, +660%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.07 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.07 mg in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+1.0 mg, +1457%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos)
0.04 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.04 g in Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) (+0.19 g, +490%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 15 categories while Tangerines (Mandarins & Tangelos) leads in 4.Both foods show similar concentrations in 7 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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