Wakame vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wakame and spelt different?
- Wakame is higher in folate; however, spelt is richer in manganese, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 69% higher.
- Wakame contains 109 times more sodium than spelt. While wakame contains 872mg of sodium, spelt contains only 8mg.
Seaweed, wakame, raw and Spelt, uncooked are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +455.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +676% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +763.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +401.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1571.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +103.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +47.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +335.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +506.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +625.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +302.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +380.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +279.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +667.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +667.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +477.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 2.983mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 80mg | 401mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 10.7g | 41% |
| Folate | 196µg | 45µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 872mg | 8mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.6mg | 6.843mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.18mg | 4.44mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.38mg | 3.28mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.511mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.364mg | 25% |
| Protein | 3.03g | 14.57g | 23% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 11.7µg | 20% |
| Carbs | 9.14g | 70.19g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.23mg | 18% |
| Calories | 45kcal | 338kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 150mg | 27mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 388mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.113mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.218g | 1.258g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 107mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 1.068mg | 7% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.64g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.445g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.406g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.79mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.64g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.65g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | 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 lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
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 ($)