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Spelt vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spelt and Paprika different?

  • Spelt is richer in Manganese, while Paprika is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Paprika covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 274% more than Spelt.
  • Spelt contains 2 times more Manganese than Paprika. Spelt contains 2.983mg of Manganese, while Paprika contains 1.59mg.

Spelt, uncooked and Spices, paprika types were used in this article.

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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
4
:
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Calcium +748.1%
Contains more Iron +376.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +487.6%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +39.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Manganese +87.6%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Contains more Calcium +748.1%
Contains more Iron +376.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +487.6%
Contains more Zinc +32%
Contains more Copper +39.5%

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
1
:
10
Paprika
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +492440%
Contains more Vitamin E +3583.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.33
Equal in Folate - 49
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +492440%
Contains more Vitamin E +3583.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +2130.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.33
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
:
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Other +332.4%
Equal in Protein - 14.14
Equal in Water - 11.24
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Carbs +30%
Contains more Fats +430.5%
Contains more Other +332.4%
Equal in Protein - 14.14
Equal in Water - 11.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.3%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +280.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +517.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
:
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +37.3%
Contains more Glucose +213.1%
Contains more Fructose +2695.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +37.3%
Contains more Glucose +213.1%
Contains more Fructose +2695.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Paprika
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Spelt Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 19.09g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 14.14g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 70.19g 53.99g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 282kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 6.82g 10.34g Spelt
Fiber 10.7g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 27mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 4.44mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 136mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 401mg 314mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 8mg 68mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.511mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 2.983mg 1.59mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 6.3µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.79mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.33mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 45µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 3.6µg 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.07mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 1.07mg 0.92mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.258mg 0.2mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.61mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.36mg 0.25mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 2.14g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients
  2. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.