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Watercress vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Watercress and Spelt

  • Watercress has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 48% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Watercress, 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 +1100%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +735%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +1036.4%
Contains more Copper +179.2%
Contains more Manganese +347.1%
Contains more Selenium +344.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +735%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +1036.4%
Contains more Copper +179.2%
Contains more Manganese +347.1%
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 +79675%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1185%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
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 +79675%
Contains more Vitamin E +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1185%
Contains more Folate +44.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Fats +750%
Contains more Carbs +1949.6%
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 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 +42.9%
Contains more Other +84.6%
Contains more Protein +139.1%
Contains more Fats +750%
Contains more Carbs +1949.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 0.79g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 2.3g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.1g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 1.29g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 11kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 0.2g Spelt
Fiber 0.5g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 120mg 10mg Watercress
Iron 0.2mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 21mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 60mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 330mg 143mg Watercress
Sodium 41mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.11mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.077mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.244mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.9µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 3191IU 4IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Watercress
Vitamin E 1mg 0.26mg Watercress
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.03mg Watercress
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Watercress
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.08mg Watercress
Folate 9µg 13µg Spelt
Vitamin K 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.03mg Watercress
Threonine 0.133mg Watercress
Isoleucine 0.093mg Watercress
Leucine 0.166mg Watercress
Lysine 0.134mg Watercress
Methionine 0.02mg Watercress
Phenylalanine 0.114mg Watercress
Valine 0.137mg Watercress
Histidine 0.04mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 0.027g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Watercress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g Watercress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Watercress 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
91%
Watercress
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
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 ($)

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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.