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Spelt vs. Prunes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spelt and Prunes

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Prunes is richer in Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 34% more.
  • Spelt contains 13 times more Selenium than Prunes. Spelt contains 4µg of Selenium, while Prunes contains 0.3µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, cooked and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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
6
:
4
Prunes
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +184.1%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +1233.3%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Potassium +411.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
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 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Iron +79.6%
Contains more Magnesium +19.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +184.1%
Contains more Manganese +264.9%
Contains more Selenium +1233.3%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Potassium +411.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Copper +30.7%

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
:
8
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +19425%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%
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 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Contains more Vitamin A +19425%
Contains more Vitamin E +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
3
:
2
Prunes
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +123.7%
Contains more Water +115.3%
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Other +306.2%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +152.3%
Contains more Fats +123.7%
Contains more Water +115.3%
Contains more Carbs +141.6%
Contains more Other +306.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
1
:
4
Prunes
Contains more Starch +283%
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
12% 59% 29%
Starch: 5.11 g
Sucrose: 0.15 g
Glucose: 25.46 g
Fructose: 12.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +283%
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 Prunes
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 Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 5.5g 2.18g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.38g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 127kcal 240kcal Prunes
Starch 19.57g 5.11g Spelt
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 7.1g Prunes
Calcium 10mg 43mg Prunes
Iron 1.67mg 0.93mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 41mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 69mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 732mg Prunes
Sodium 5mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 1.25mg 0.44mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.281mg Prunes
Manganese 1.091mg 0.299mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 0.3µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.051mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.186mg Prunes
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.882mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.422mg Prunes
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.205mg Prunes
Folate 13µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.025mg Prunes
Threonine 0.049mg Prunes
Isoleucine 0.041mg Prunes
Leucine 0.066mg Prunes
Lysine 0.05mg Prunes
Methionine 0.016mg Prunes
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Prunes
Valine 0.056mg Prunes
Histidine 0.027mg Prunes
Saturated Fat 0.088g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.062g Prunes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Prunes
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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
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?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes
Prunes 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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.