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Spelt vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spelt and Cornmeal

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Cornmeal has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cornmeal covers your daily need of Folate 49% more than Spelt.
  • Spelt contains 6 times more Manganese than Cornmeal. While Spelt contains 1.091mg of Manganese, Cornmeal contains only 0.174mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, cooked and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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
8
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Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Copper +182.9%
Contains more Manganese +527%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Equal in Potassium - 142
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% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Zinc +89.4%
Contains more Copper +182.9%
Contains more Manganese +527%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +162.5%
Equal in Potassium - 142

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +1507.7%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +5250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Folate +1507.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
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Contains more Water +495.3%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Water +495.3%
Contains more Other +27.5%
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Fats +105.9%
Contains more Carbs +200.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
0
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Contains more Starch +274.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +274.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 5.5g 7.11g Cornmeal
Fats 0.85g 1.75g Cornmeal
Carbs 26.44g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 127kcal 370kcal Cornmeal
Starch 19.57g 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.17g Cornmeal
Sugar 1.61g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 3.9g
Calcium 10mg 3mg Spelt
Iron 1.67mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 49mg 32mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 99mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 142mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 7mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.66mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.076mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.174mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 4IU 214IU Cornmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Cornmeal
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.12mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.551mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.24mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.182mg Cornmeal
Folate 13µg 209µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.038mg Cornmeal
Threonine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Isoleucine 0.242mg Cornmeal
Leucine 1.006mg Cornmeal
Lysine 0.105mg Cornmeal
Methionine 0.162mg Cornmeal
Phenylalanine 0.366mg Cornmeal
Valine 0.337mg Cornmeal
Histidine 0.172mg Cornmeal
Saturated Fat 0.22g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.39g Cornmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g Cornmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
37%
Cornmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal 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/169746/nutrients
  2. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.