Spelt vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Spelt and Amaranth grain
- Spelt has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Fiber, while Amaranth grain has more Iron.
- Spelt covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 15% more than Amaranth grain.
- Spelt contains 7 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Spelt contains 0.103mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain contains only 0.015mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, cooked and Amaranth grain, 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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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+45.3%
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Copper
+44.3%
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Manganese
+27.8%
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Calcium
+370%
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Iron
+25.7%
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Magnesium
+32.7%
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Selenium
+37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Equal in Potassium - 135
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+45.3%
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Copper
+44.3%
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Manganese
+27.8%
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Calcium
+370%
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Iron
+25.7%
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Magnesium
+32.7%
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Selenium
+37.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 148
Equal in Potassium - 135
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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Vitamin E
+36.8%
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Vitamin B1
+586.7%
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Vitamin B2
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+993.6%
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Vitamin B6
+41.3%
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Folate
+69.2%
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Vitamin E
+36.8%
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Vitamin B1
+586.7%
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Vitamin B2
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+993.6%
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Vitamin B6
+41.3%
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Folate
+69.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+44.7%
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Carbs
+41.5%
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Fats
+85.9%
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Water
+12.9%
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Other
+18.5%
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
0.85 g
Carbs:
26.44 g
Water:
66.56 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Protein
+44.7%
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Carbs
+41.5%
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+85.9%
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+12.9%
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Other
+18.5%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+20.6%
Starch:
19.57 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+20.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.54g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 0.85g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 26.44g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 127kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 19.57g | 16.23g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 143mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.25mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 1.091mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 4µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 22µg |
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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
10%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.