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Cornmeal vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornmeal and Spelt

  • Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 49% more than Spelt.
  • Cornmeal contains 13 times more Vitamin B2 than Spelt. While Cornmeal contains 0.382mg of Vitamin B2, Spelt contains only 0.03mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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.
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Spelt
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Copper +182.9%
Contains more Manganese +527%
Equal in Potassium - 143
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Copper +182.9%
Contains more Manganese +527%
Equal in Potassium - 143

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 +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +1507.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 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 A +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +1507.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%
Contains more Water +495.3%
Contains more Other +27.5%
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 +29.3%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%
Contains more Water +495.3%
Contains more Other +27.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Starch +274.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +274.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cornmeal Spelt
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 75.55g 22.54g Cornmeal
Protein 7.11g 5.5g Cornmeal
Fats 1.75g 0.85g Cornmeal
Carbs 79.45g 26.44g Cornmeal
Calories 370kcal 127kcal Cornmeal
Starch 73.3g 19.57g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 3.9g
Calcium 3mg 10mg Spelt
Iron 4.36mg 1.67mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 32mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 99mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 142mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 7mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.66mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.076mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.174mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 10.5µg 4µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 214IU 4IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.103mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.03mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 2.57mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.08mg Cornmeal
Folate 209µg 13µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
46%
Cornmeal
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal 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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.