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Spelt vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spelt and Arborio rice

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, however, Arborio rice has more Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 32% higher.
  • Arborio rice has 6 times less Magnesium than Spelt. Spelt has 49mg of Magnesium, while Arborio rice has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, cooked and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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.
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +14.4%
Contains more Magnesium +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +198.6%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +14.4%
Contains more Magnesium +512.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +354.5%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Contains more Zinc +212.5%
Contains more Copper +198.6%
Contains more Manganese +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +353.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +353.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Fats +347.4%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Equal in Carbs - 28.73
Equal in Water - 68.53
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +133.1%
Contains more Fats +347.4%
Contains more Other +242.1%
Equal in Carbs - 28.73
Equal in Water - 68.53

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 5.5g 2.36g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.19g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 127kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 1mg Spelt
Iron 1.67mg 1.46mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 8mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 33mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 26mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 1.25mg 0.4mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.072mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.357mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.016mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.493mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.059mg Spelt
Folate 13µg 59µg Arborio rice
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Arborio rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Arborio rice
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
10%
Spelt
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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/169746/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.