🎯When to Eat What
Goal-based picks for Egg Whole vs Quinoa
Go with Quinoa at just 120 kcal per 100g — 79% fewer calories.
Egg Whole will keep you satisfied longer with 48.1g protein, 39.8g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.
Egg Whole packs 48.1g of protein per 100g (33% of calories from protein) — the better pick for muscle growth and recovery.
Quinoa with 21g of carbs per 100g provides fast-acting energy — a good pick before a workout or when you need a quick boost.
Egg Whole has 1700mg cholesterol per 100g, but current research shows dietary cholesterol has minimal effect on blood cholesterol for most people — it's saturated and trans fats that matter more.
Egg Whole provides 468mg of potassium per 100g — important for muscle function, hydration, and blood pressure.
🔥Calorie Breakdown
💪Macronutrient Comparison
📊Full Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Egg Whole | Quinoa | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💪Macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 575kcal29% | 120kcal6% | +455kcal |
| Protein | 48g96% | 4.4g9% | +44g |
| Total Fat | 40g51% | 1.9g2% | +38g |
| Saturated Fat | — | 0.23g1% | — |
| Cholesterol | 1700mg567% | 0mg0% | +1700mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1.9g1% | 21g8% | <0.1g |
| Dietary Fiber | — | 2.8g10% | — |
| Sugars | — | 0.87g | — |
| ✨Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | — | 0mcg0% | — |
| Vitamin C | — | 0mg0% | — |
| Vitamin D | 9.7mcg49% | 0mcg0% | +9.7mcg |
| Vitamin E | — | 0.63mg4% | — |
| Vitamin K | — | 0mcg0% | — |
| Vitamin B6 | — | 0.12mg7% | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | 0mcg0% | — |
| Folate | — | 42mcg11% | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | — | 0.11mg9% | — |
| Riboflavin (B2) | — | 0.11mg8% | — |
| Niacin (B3) | — | 0.41mg3% | — |
| 🔶Minerals | |||
| Sodium | 485mg21% | 7.0mg0% | +478mg |
| Calcium | 220mg17% | 17mg1% | +203mg |
| Iron | 7.0mg39% | 1.5mg8% | +5.5mg |
| Potassium | 468mg10% | 172mg4% | +296mg |
| Phosphorus | 770mg62% | 152mg12% | +618mg |
| Magnesium | 45mg11% | 64mg15% | <0.1mg |
| Zinc | 5.0mg46% | 1.1mg10% | +3.9mg |
| Copper | 0mg0% | 0.19mg21% | <0.1mg |
| Manganese | 0mg0% | 0.63mg27% | <0.1mg |
| Selenium | — | 2.8mcg5% | — |
🔬Nutritional Analysis
Calories: Quinoa is significantly lower in calories at just 120 kcal per 100g compared to 575 kcal for Egg Whole — that's 379% fewer calories, making Quinoa the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.
Protein: Egg Whole provides more protein with 48.1g versus 4.4g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Egg Whole offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.
Fat: Quinoa is the leaner option with 1.92g of total fat per 100g compared to 39.8g.
Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin D (Egg Whole: 9.7mcg vs 0mcg).
Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Copper (Quinoa: 0.192mg vs 0mg), Manganese (Quinoa: 0.631mg vs 0mg), Sodium (Egg Whole: 485mg vs 7mg).
Diet Suitability: Egg Whole fits a low-carb or keto diet. Egg Whole fits a high-protein diet. Quinoa fits a low-fat diet. Quinoa fits a low-sodium diet.