Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Walnuts (English, Halves)

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 raw walnut halves in minimalist ceramic dish
nuts seeds

Walnuts (English, Halves)

654Calories
15.2Protein
6.7Fiber
1.3Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked) with Walnuts (English, Halves) (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-82%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) has fewer calories (energy) (120 kcal vs 654 kcal, 534 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+246%
Walnuts (English, Halves)

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 15.2 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+10.8 g, +246%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+139%
Walnuts (English, Halves)

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 6.7 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.9 g, +139%).

Higher Vitamin C
Walnuts (English, Halves)

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 1.3 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.3 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Walnuts (English, Halves)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
654 kcal33% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 654 kcal vs 120 kcal in Quinoa (Cooked) (+534 kcal, +445%).

ProteinWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
15.2 g30% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 15.2 g vs 4.4 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+10.8 g, +246%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
13.7 g5% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 13.7 g in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+7.6 g, +55%).

Dietary FiberWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
6.7 g24% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 6.7 g vs 2.8 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+3.9 g, +139%).

Total FatWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
65.2 g84% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 65.2 g vs 1.9 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+63.3 g, +3296%).

Total SugarsWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.6 g5% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 2.6 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.7 g, +200%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
1.3 mg1% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) has higher vitamin c (1.3 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
1.0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Walnuts (English, Halves) provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (1.0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Walnuts (English, Halves) provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin EWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.70 mg5% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 0.70 mg vs 0.63 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.07 mg, +11%).

Vitamin KWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.7 µg2% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) has higher vitamin k (2.7 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
98 µg25% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 98 µg vs 42 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+56 µg, +133%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.34 mg28% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 0.34 mg vs 0.11 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.23 mg, +219%).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.15 mg12% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Walnuts (English, Halves) provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
1.1 mg7% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.41 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.71 mg, +173%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.57 mg11% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 0.57 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.34 mg, +150%).

Vitamin B6Walnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0.54 mg32% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 0.54 mg vs 0.12 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.41 mg, +337%).

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
0 µg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Walnuts (English, Halves) provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 2.0 mg in Walnuts (English, Halves) (+5.0 mg, +250%).

PotassiumWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
441 mg9% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 441 mg vs 172 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+269 mg, +156%).

CalciumWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
98.0 mg8% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 98.0 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+81.0 mg, +476%).

IronWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
2.9 mg16% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 2.9 mg vs 1.5 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.4 mg, +95%).

MagnesiumWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
158 mg38% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 158 mg vs 64.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+94.0 mg, +147%).

PhosphorusWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
346 mg28% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 346 mg vs 152 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+194 mg, +128%).

ZincWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
3.1 mg28% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 3.1 mg vs 1.1 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+2.0 mg, +183%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatWalnuts (English, Halves) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Walnuts (English, Halves)
6.1 g31% DV

Walnuts (English, Halves) provides 6.1 g vs 0.23 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+5.9 g, +2565%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 2 categories while Walnuts (English, Halves) leads in 20.Both foods show similar concentrations in 4 nutrients. Overall, Walnuts (English, Halves) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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