Side-by-Side Comparison

Quinoa (Cooked) vs Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

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 fresh glass of pure white milk on neutral studio surface
dairy

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

61Calories
3.1Protein
0.0Fiber
0.0Vit C
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Preparation State Notice

Comparing Quinoa (Cooked) (cooked) with Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (raw). Moisture variations and cooking state affect nutrient concentrations.

Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-49%
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has fewer calories (energy) (61 kcal vs 120 kcal, 59 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+40%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 3.2 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+1.3 g, +40%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 2.8 g vs 0 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+2.8 g).

Higher Potassium
+30%
Quinoa (Cooked)

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 132 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+40.0 mg, +30%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Quinoa (Cooked)100 g edible portion
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
120 kcal6% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
61 kcal3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 120 kcal vs 61 kcal in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+59 kcal, +97%).

ProteinQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
4.4 g9% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
3.2 g6% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 4.4 g vs 3.2 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+1.3 g, +40%).

CarbohydratesQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
21.3 g8% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
4.8 g2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 21.3 g vs 4.8 g in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+16.5 g, +344%).

Dietary FiberQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
2.8 g10% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0 g

Quinoa (Cooked) has higher dietary fiber (2.8 g vs 0 g).

Total FatWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.9 g2% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
3.3 g4% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 3.3 g vs 1.9 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.3 g, +69%).

Total SugarsWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.87 g2% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
5.1 g10% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 5.1 g vs 0.87 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+4.2 g, +480%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CSimilar
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 mg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0 mg

Both Quinoa (Cooked) and Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provide similar amounts of vitamin c (0 mg).

Vitamin A (RAE)Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
46 µg5% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 46 µg vs 1.0 µg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+45 µg, +4500%).

Vitamin DWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
1.3 µg7% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has higher vitamin d (1.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Vitamin EQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.63 mg4% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.07 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.63 mg vs 0.07 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.56 mg, +800%).

Vitamin KWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.3 µg

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has higher vitamin k (0.3 µg vs 0 µg).

Folate (DFE)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
42 µg11% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
5.0 µg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 42 µg vs 5.0 µg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+37 µg, +740%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg9% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.05 mg4% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.11 mg vs 0.05 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.11 mg8% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.17 mg13% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides slightly more riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.17 mg vs 0.11 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.41 mg3% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.09 mg1% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 0.41 mg vs 0.09 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.32 mg, +363%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 mg5% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.37 mg7% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 0.37 mg vs 0.23 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+0.14 mg, +64%).

Vitamin B6Quinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.12 mg7% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.04 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides slightly more vitamin b6 (0.12 mg vs 0.04 mg).

Vitamin B12Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0 µg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.5 µg19% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) has higher vitamin b12 (0.5 µg vs 0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
7.0 mg
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
43.0 mg2% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 43.0 mg vs 7.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+36.0 mg, +514%).

PotassiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
172 mg4% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
132 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 172 mg vs 132 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+40.0 mg, +30%).

CalciumWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
17.0 mg1% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
113 mg9% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 113 mg vs 17.0 mg in Quinoa (Cooked) (+96.0 mg, +565%).

IronQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.5 mg8% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.03 mg

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.5 mg vs 0.03 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+1.5 mg, +4867%).

MagnesiumQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
64.0 mg15% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
10.0 mg2% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 64.0 mg vs 10.0 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+54.0 mg, +540%).

PhosphorusQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
152 mg12% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
84.0 mg7% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 152 mg vs 84.0 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+68.0 mg, +81%).

ZincQuinoa (Cooked) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
1.1 mg10% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
0.37 mg3% DV

Quinoa (Cooked) provides 1.1 mg vs 0.37 mg in Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) (+0.72 mg, +195%).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatWhole Milk (3.25% Fat) higher
Quinoa (Cooked)
0.23 g1% DV
Whole Milk (3.25% Fat)
1.9 g9% DV

Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) provides 1.9 g vs 0.23 g in Quinoa (Cooked) (+1.6 g, +709%).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Quinoa (Cooked) leads in 14 categories while Whole Milk (3.25% Fat) leads in 11.Both foods show similar concentrations in 1 nutrient. Overall, Quinoa (Cooked) has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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