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Arborio rice vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arborio rice and Spelt

  • Arborio rice has more Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Spelt has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 32% higher.
  • Spelt has 5 times less Folate than Arborio rice. Arborio rice has 59µg of Folate, while Spelt has 13µg.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +14.4%
Contains more Magnesium +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +198.6%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +14.4%
Contains more Magnesium +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +198.6%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%

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 B1 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 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 B1 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Fats +347.4%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 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 +133.1%
Contains more Fats +347.4%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 22.54g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.19g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 28.73g 26.44g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 127kcal Arborio rice
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 1mg 10mg Spelt
Iron 1.46mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 8mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 33mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 26mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 0mg 5mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.072mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.357mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 7.5µg 4µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.103mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.03mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 59µg 13µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arborio rice 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
13%
Arborio rice
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.