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Broad bean vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Broad bean and Spelt

  • Broad bean has more Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Spelt covers your daily Manganese needs 36% more than Broad bean.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
8
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Copper +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +318%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +35%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +58.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +166%
Contains more Copper +258.3%
Contains more Manganese +318%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
7
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +6650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.9%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Spelt
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 +6650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +161.8%
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Spelt
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 +25.8%
Contains more Other +38.5%
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +70%
Contains more Carbs +161.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 4.8g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.5g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 10.1g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 62kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.6g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 18mg 10mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 31mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 73mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 193mg 143mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.47mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.06mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.261mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 1µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 270IU 4IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin C 19.8mg 0mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.103mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.03mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.066mg Broad bean
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 58µg 13µg Broad bean
Tryptophan 0.048mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

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 - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.