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Spelt vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spelt and Lamb

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 106% more than Spelt.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Spelt
4
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6
Lamb
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +80.7%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +256.8%
Contains more Selenium +560%
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +80.7%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +256.8%
Contains more Selenium +560%

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
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8
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
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3
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +345.8%
Contains more Fats +2363.5%
Contains more Other +26.2%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Protein +345.8%
Contains more Fats +2363.5%
Contains more Other +26.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 0g Spelt
Protein 5.5g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.85g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 26.44g 0g Spelt
Calories 127kcal 294kcal Lamb
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 0g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.67mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 49mg 23mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 143mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 5mg 72mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.215mg 0.119mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.022mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.14mg Spelt
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.1mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 13µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 8.83g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.