Spelt vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Spelt and Watercress
- Spelt has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
- Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% more.
- Spelt contains 13 times more Vitamin B3 than Watercress. Spelt contains 2.57mg of Vitamin B3, while Watercress contains 0.2mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, cooked and Watercress, raw.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +735% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1036.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +347.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +344.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1185% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +79675% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
0.85 g
Carbs:
26.44 g
Water:
66.56 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
1.29 g
Water:
95.11 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1949.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 127kcal | 11kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 2.3g |
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| Fats | 0.85g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 43mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.54g | 0.79g |
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| Carbs | 26.44g | 1.29g |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 143mg | 330mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 0.2g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.25mg | 0.11mg |
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| Starch | 19.57g |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 3191IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1mg |
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| Manganese | 1.091mg | 0.244mg |
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| Selenium | 4µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin K | 250µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.03mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.093mg |
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| Leucine | 0.166mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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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
9%
84%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)