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Spelt vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spelt and Lamb

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 129% more.
  • Spelt contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Spelt
Spelt
8
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Iron +136.2%
Contains more Magnesium +491.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +329.4%
Contains more Manganese +13459.1%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Selenium +125.6%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +58.8%
Contains more Iron +136.2%
Contains more Magnesium +491.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.2%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +329.4%
Contains more Manganese +13459.1%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Selenium +125.6%

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.
Spelt
Spelt
7
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
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% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +264%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +761.7%
Contains more Water +387.5%
Spelt
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +118.3%
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Fats +761.7%
Contains more Water +387.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1882%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1882%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 0g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 2.43g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 70.19g 0g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 294kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g 0g Lamb
Fiber 10.7g 0g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 17mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 1.88mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 23mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 188mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 310mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 72mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.511mg 0.119mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.022mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.14mg Spelt
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.1mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 6.66mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.66mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 18µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 3.6µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.443mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.552mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.07mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.409mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.258mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.681mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.36mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 8.83g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.51g Lamb
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Spelt
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.