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Prunes vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Prunes and Spelt

  • Prunes has more Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 34% more.
  • Prunes contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Spelt. Prunes contains 0.186mg of Vitamin B2, while Spelt contains 0.03mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
Prunes
4
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6
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Potassium +411.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +184.1%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +1233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Potassium +411.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +184.1%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +1233.3%

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.
Prunes
8
:
3
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +19425%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
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 +19425%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
2
:
3
Spelt
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Other +306.2%
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +123.7%
Contains more Water +115.3%
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 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 Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Other +306.2%
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +123.7%
Contains more Water +115.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Prunes
4
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +283%
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +283%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prunes Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 56.78g 22.54g Prunes
Protein 2.18g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.38g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 63.88g 26.44g Prunes
Calories 240kcal 127kcal Prunes
Starch 5.11g 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Spelt
Fiber 7.1g 3.9g Prunes
Calcium 43mg 10mg Prunes
Iron 0.93mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 41mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 69mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 732mg 143mg Prunes
Sodium 2mg 5mg Prunes
Zinc 0.44mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.281mg 0.215mg Prunes
Manganese 0.299mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.3µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 781IU 4IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 39µg 0µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.26mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.03mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 1.882mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.08mg Prunes
Folate 4µg 13µg Spelt
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Prunes 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
31%
Prunes
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Prunes
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes 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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.