Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Watermelon

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 crisp watermelon slice with vibrant red flesh and dark seeds
fruits

Watermelon

30Calories
0.6Protein
0.4Fiber
8.1Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

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

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-75%
Watermelon

Watermelon has fewer calories (energy) (30 kcal vs 120 kcal, 90 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+621%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+3.8 g, +621%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+600%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+2.4 g, +600%).

Higher Vitamin C
Watermelon

Watermelon provides 8.1 mg vs 0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+8.1 mg).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Watermelon100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Watermelon
30 kcal2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 30 kcal in Watermelon (+90 kcal, +300%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Watermelon
0.61 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 0.61 g in Watermelon (+3.8 g, +621%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Watermelon
7.6 g3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 7.6 g in Watermelon (+13.8 g, +182%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Watermelon
0.40 g1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0.40 g in Watermelon (+2.4 g, +600%).

Total FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Watermelon
0.15 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.9 g vs 0.15 g in Watermelon (+1.8 g, +1180%).

Total SugarsWatermelon higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Watermelon
6.2 g12% DV

Watermelon provides 6.2 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+5.3 g, +613%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CWatermelon higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Watermelon
8.1 mg9% DV

Watermelon has higher vitamin c (8.1 mg vs 0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Watermelon higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Watermelon
28 µg3% DV

Watermelon provides 28 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+27 µg, +2700%).

Vitamin DSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

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

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.05 mg in Watermelon (+0.58 mg, +1160%).

Vitamin KWatermelon higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Watermelon
0.1 µg

Watermelon provides slightly more vitamin k (0.1 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Watermelon
3.0 µg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 3.0 µg in Watermelon (+39 µg, +1300%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Watermelon
0.03 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.03 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Watermelon
0.02 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.11 mg vs 0.02 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Watermelon
0.18 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.41 mg vs 0.18 mg in Watermelon (+0.23 mg, +131%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Watermelon
0.22 mg4% DV

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Watermelon provide similar amounts of pantothenic acid (b5) (0.23 mg).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Watermelon
0.05 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Watermelon
0 µg

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

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Watermelon
1.0 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 7.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Watermelon (+6.0 mg, +600%).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Watermelon
112 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 112 mg in Watermelon (+60.0 mg, +54%).

CalciumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Watermelon
7.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 17.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Watermelon (+10.0 mg, +143%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Watermelon
0.24 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.24 mg in Watermelon (+1.3 mg, +521%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Watermelon
10.0 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Watermelon (+54.0 mg, +540%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Watermelon
11.0 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 11.0 mg in Watermelon (+141 mg, +1282%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Watermelon
0.10 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.10 mg in Watermelon (+0.99 mg, +990%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Watermelon
0.02 g

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.23 g vs 0.02 g in Watermelon (+0.21 g, +1338%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 19 categories while Watermelon leads in 4.Both foods show similar concentrations in 3 nutrients. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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