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Almond vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond and Spelt

  • Almond has more Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium than Spelt.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 169% more.
  • Almond contains 38 times more Vitamin B2 than Spelt. Almond contains 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, while Spelt contains 0.03mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds 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.
Almond
10
:
0
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +2590%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +451%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.7%
Contains more Potassium +412.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +379.5%
Contains more Manganese +99.7%
Equal in Selenium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +2590%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Magnesium +451%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.7%
Contains more Potassium +412.6%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +149.6%
Contains more Copper +379.5%
Contains more Manganese +99.7%
Equal in Selenium - 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.
Almond
9
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin E +9757.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
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 E +9757.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3693.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.3%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
:
2
Spelt
Contains more Protein +284.5%
Contains more Fats +5774.1%
Contains more Other +355.4%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Water +1409.3%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 Protein +284.5%
Contains more Fats +5774.1%
Contains more Other +355.4%
Contains more Carbs +22.7%
Contains more Water +1409.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
5
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2618.1%
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
100%
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 Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2618.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 21.15g 5.5g Almond
Fats 49.93g 0.85g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 579kcal 127kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Spelt
Fiber 12.5g 3.9g Almond
Calcium 269mg 10mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 1.67mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 49mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 150mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 143mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 5mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.25mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.215mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 1.091mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 4µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.26mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.103mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.03mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.57mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.08mg Almond
Folate 44µg 13µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Spelt
Saturated Fat 3.802g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.