Quinoa vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quinoa and spelt?
- Spelt is richer than quinoa in manganese, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, magnesium, and selenium.
- Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 102% more.
We used Quinoa, cooked and Spelt, uncooked types 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 less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +198% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +166.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +372.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +317.9% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +240.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1560.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +205.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 2.983mg | 102% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 6.843mg | 40% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 4.44mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 401mg | 36% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.511mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 10.7g | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.364mg | 21% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 14.57g | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.28mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 136mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 70.19g | 16% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 11.7µg | 16% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 53.92g | 15% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 338kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 388mg | 6% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.6µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 1.258g | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 2.43g | 1% |
| Folate | 42µg | 45µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.406g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.445g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 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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119%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quinoa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)