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Garden cress vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden cress and Spelt

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Spelt has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Garden cress is 77% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cress, garden, raw and Spelt, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Potassium +323.8%
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +443.5%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +97.3%
Contains more Selenium +344.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +710%
Contains more Potassium +323.8%
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Zinc +443.5%
Contains more Copper +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +97.3%
Contains more Selenium +344.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +172825%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more Folate +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +172825%
Contains more Vitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.8%
Contains more Folate +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.7%
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Other +176.9%
Contains more Protein +111.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +380.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garden cress Spelt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 2.6g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.7g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 5.5g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 32kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 4.4g Spelt
Fiber 1.1g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 81mg 10mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 38mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 76mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 606mg 143mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.23mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.17mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.553mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.9µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 6917IU 4IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 0µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.26mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.03mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.242mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.08mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 13µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
187%
Garden cress
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.