Quinoa vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and spelt different?
- Quinoa is richer in folate and vitamin B2, while spelt is higher in manganese and vitamin B3.
- Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 20% more than quinoa.
- Quinoa contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than spelt. Quinoa contains 0.11mg of vitamin B2, while spelt contains 0.03mg.
Quinoa, cooked and Spelt, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +72.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +223.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +523.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +125.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.1% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +11% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.091mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 2.57mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 7% | |
| Folate | 42µg | 13µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.9g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 49mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 4µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.67mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 26.44g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 5.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 1% | |
| Starch | 17.63g | 19.57g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 143mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 127kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 22.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 150mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.