Pasta, whole-wheat vs Quinoa
Nutrition comparison per 100 g serving
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Quinoa wins in 15 out of 28 nutrient categories
Pasta, whole-wheat: 10
vs
Quinoa: 15
(3 ties)
Overview
| Nutrient | Pasta, whole-wheat | Quinoa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 352 cal | 368 cal | |
| Protein | 13.9 g | 14.1 g | |
| Carbs | 73.4 g | 64.2 g | |
| Fat | 2.9 g | 6.1 g | |
| Fiber | 9.2 g | 7 g | |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g | Tie |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Pasta, whole-wheat | Quinoa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 0 MG | 70.2 MG | |
| Folate, total | 69 UG | 184 UG | |
| Niacin | 8.7 MG | 1.5 MG | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 0.8 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 0.3 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0.4 MG | 0.4 MG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 1 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.3 MG | 0.5 MG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0 UG | Tie |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.5 MG | 2.4 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.4 UG | 0 UG |
Minerals
| Mineral | Pasta, whole-wheat | Quinoa | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 29 MG | 47 MG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.5 MG | 0.6 MG | |
| Iron, Fe | 3.6 MG | 4.6 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 128 MG | 197 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.0 MG | 2.0 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 343 MG | 457 MG | |
| Potassium, K | 434 MG | 563 MG | |
| Selenium, Se | 77.6 UG | 8.5 UG | |
| Sodium, Na | 6 MG | 5 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.0 MG | 3.1 MG |