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Spelt vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Spelt and Rice?

  • Spelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Iron, yet Rice is richer in Folate, and Selenium.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 27% higher.
  • Spelt has 10 times more Fiber than Rice. Spelt has 3.9g of Fiber, while Rice has 0.4g.

We used Spelt, cooked and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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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2
Rice
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.8%
Contains more Potassium +308.6%
Contains more Zinc +155.1%
Contains more Copper +211.6%
Contains more Manganese +131.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Equal in Calcium - 10
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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Iron +39.2%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +248.8%
Contains more Potassium +308.6%
Contains more Zinc +155.1%
Contains more Copper +211.6%
Contains more Manganese +131.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +87.5%
Equal in Calcium - 10

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
4
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6
Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +346.2%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Folate +346.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
3
:
2
Rice
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +203.6%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Carbs - 28.17
Equal in Water - 68.44
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +203.6%
Contains more Other +54.8%
Equal in Carbs - 28.17
Equal in Water - 68.44

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Rice
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Rice Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 27.77g Rice
Protein 5.5g 2.69g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.28g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 28.17g Rice
Calories 127kcal 130kcal Rice
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 0.05g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 0.4g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 1.67mg 1.2mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 12mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 43mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 35mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 1.25mg 0.49mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.069mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.472mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.04mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.013mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.476mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 13µg 58µg Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt 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%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
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?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.