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Spelt vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spelt and Brown rice different?

  • Spelt is richer in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Manganese, while Brown rice is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Iron 14% more than Brown rice.
  • Spelt contains 2 times more Fiber than Brown rice. Spelt contains 3.9g of Fiber, while Brown rice contains 1.6g.

Spelt, cooked and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.1%
Contains more Copper +102.8%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +45%
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% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +198.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains more Zinc +76.1%
Contains more Copper +102.8%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Selenium +45%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.561
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% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.561

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Equal in Carbs - 25.58
Equal in Water - 70.27
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +100.7%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Fats +14.1%
Equal in Carbs - 25.58
Equal in Water - 70.27

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +26.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +26.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 5.5g 2.74g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.97g Brown rice
Carbs 26.44g 25.58g Spelt
Calories 127kcal 123kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.24g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 3mg Spelt
Iron 1.67mg 0.56mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 39mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 103mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 86mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 1.25mg 0.71mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.106mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.974mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 5.8µg Brown rice
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.17mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 2.561mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 13µg 9µg Spelt
Vitamin K 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.033mg Brown rice
Threonine 0.095mg Brown rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Brown rice
Leucine 0.214mg Brown rice
Lysine 0.099mg Brown rice
Methionine 0.058mg Brown rice
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Brown rice
Valine 0.151mg Brown rice
Histidine 0.066mg Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.26g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g Brown rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Brown 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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.