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Soybean vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Soybean and Spelt

  • Soybean has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Folate, and Calcium, however, Spelt is richer in Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Soybean covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Spelt.
  • Spelt has 10 times less Calcium than Soybean. Soybean has 102mg of Calcium, while Spelt has 10mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, 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.
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Spelt
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +207.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +260.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +89.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +207.8%
Contains more Magnesium +75.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +260.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +89.3%
Contains more Selenium +82.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.25

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.
Soybean
10
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1
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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 +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +192.5%
Contains more Folate +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Protein +231.1%
Contains more Fats +955.3%
Contains more Other +193.8%
Contains more Carbs +216.3%
Equal in Water - 66.56
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 +231.1%
Contains more Fats +955.3%
Contains more Other +193.8%
Contains more Carbs +216.3%
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.
Soybean 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 Soybean Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 18.21g 5.5g Soybean
Fats 8.97g 0.85g Soybean
Carbs 8.36g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 172kcal 127kcal Soybean
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 3g Spelt
Fiber 6g 3.9g Soybean
Calcium 102mg 10mg Soybean
Iron 5.14mg 1.67mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 49mg Soybean
Phosphorus 245mg 150mg Soybean
Potassium 515mg 143mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 5mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.407mg 0.215mg Soybean
Manganese 0.824mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 7.3µg 4µg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 4IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.26mg Soybean
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.103mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.03mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Soybean
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.08mg Soybean
Folate 54µg 13µg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean 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
23%
Soybean
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean 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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.