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Watermelon vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Watermelon and Spelt?

  • Watermelon is higher in Vitamin C, yet Spelt is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 46% more.

We used Watermelon, raw and Spelt, cooked 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 Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +595.8%
Contains more Magnesium +390%
Contains more Phosphorus +1263.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +411.9%
Contains more Manganese +2771.1%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +595.8%
Contains more Magnesium +390%
Contains more Phosphorus +1263.6%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +411.9%
Contains more Manganese +2771.1%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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 +14125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
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 +14125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1343.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.8%
Contains more Folate +333.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.4%
Contains more Protein +801.6%
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +250.2%
Contains more Other +170.8%
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 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 +37.4%
Contains more Protein +801.6%
Contains more Fats +466.7%
Contains more Carbs +250.2%
Contains more Other +170.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
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Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watermelon Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 7.15g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 0.61g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.15g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 7.55g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 30kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 0g 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 6.2g Spelt
Fiber 0.4g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 7mg 10mg Spelt
Iron 0.24mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 10mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 11mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 112mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 1mg 5mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.1mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.042mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.038mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.4µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 569IU 4IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 8.1mg 0mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.03mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 3µg 13µg Spelt
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0.016g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Watermelon 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
9%
Watermelon
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Watermelon
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.