Quinoa vs. Butter, Unsalted
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Quinoa and Butter, Unsalted
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
quinoa
versus
butter, unsalted
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quinoa and butter, unsalted:
- Both quinoa and butter, unsalted are high in calories.
- Butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than quinoa, however, quinoa contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted.
- Butter, unsalted has signficantly less carbohydrates than quinoa.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Quinoa has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Quinoa has signficantly more iron than butter, unsalted.
- Quinoa has signficantly more potassium than butter, unsalted.
- Quinoa is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quinoa and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 498% more calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quinoa is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to butter, unsalted per calorie. Quinoa has a macronutrient ratio of 15:71:15 and for butter, unsalted, 1:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quinoa | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | ~ |
| Fat | 15% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Butter, unsalted has signficantly less carbohydrates than quinoa - quinoa has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in quinoa are made of 83% starch, 13% dietary fiber and 4% sugar, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Quinoa is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than butter, unsalted - quinoa has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quinoa and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of sugar - quinoa has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quinoa has 418% more protein than butter, unsalted - quinoa has 4.4g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and quinoa has 100% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - quinoa has 0.23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and quinoa has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than quinoa - butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 268% more Vitamin E than quinoa - quinoa has 0.63mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butter, unsalted has more Vitamin K than quinoa - butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quinoa does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quinoa has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Quinoa | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.107 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.412 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.11 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Folate | 42 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quinoa and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of calcium - quinoa has 17mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Quinoa has signficantly more iron than butter, unsalted - quinoa has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Quinoa has signficantly more potassium than butter, unsalted - quinoa has 172mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, butter, unsalted has more beta-carotene than quinoa per 100 grams, however, quinoa contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 158 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 53 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than quinoa per 100 grams, however, quinoa contains more dha than butter, unsalted per 100 grams.
| Quinoa | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.085 G | 1.18 G |
| DHA | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.1 G | 1.18 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both quinoa and butter, unsalted contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Quinoa | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.974 G | 1.83 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.138 G |
| Total | 0.974 G | 1.968 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Quinoa (Quinoa, cooked) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does quinoa or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quinoa and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 500% more calories than quinoa - quinoa has 120 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Does quinoa or butter, unsalted have more carbohydrates?
By weight, butter, unsalted has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quinoa - quinoa has 21.3g of carbs for 100g and butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbohydrates. the carbs in quinoa are made of 80% starch, 10% dietary fiber and 0% sugar, whereas the carbs in butter, unsalted comprise of 100% sugar.