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Spelt vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spelt and Dates different?

  • Spelt is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Dates are higher in Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Manganese 36% more than Dates .
  • Spelt contains 4 times more Zinc than Dates . Spelt contains 1.25mg of Zinc, while Dates contain 0.29mg.

Spelt, cooked and Dates, deglet noor 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
7
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Contains more Iron +63.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +331%
Contains more Manganese +316.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Potassium +358.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Copper - 0.206
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Iron +63.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.9%
Contains more Zinc +331%
Contains more Manganese +316.4%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Calcium +290%
Contains more Potassium +358.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Copper - 0.206

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +420%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Folate +46.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
3
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Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +117.9%
Contains more Water +224.2%
Contains more Carbs +183.8%
Contains more Other +146.2%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +117.9%
Contains more Water +224.2%
Contains more Carbs +183.8%
Contains more Other +146.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
1
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Contains more Starch +∞%
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
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
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 Dates
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Dates Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 67.03g Dates
Protein 5.5g 2.45g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.39g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 75.03g Dates
Calories 127kcal 282kcal Dates
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 63.35g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 8g Dates
Calcium 10mg 39mg Dates
Iron 1.67mg 1.02mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 43mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 62mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 5mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 1.25mg 0.29mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.206mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.262mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 3µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.05mg Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.052mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.274mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 13µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.032g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates 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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.