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Spelt vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spelt and Sugar substitute

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 87% more than Spelt.
  • Sugar substitute has 50 times less Manganese than Spelt. Spelt has 1.091mg of Manganese, while Sugar substitute has 0.022mg.
  • Spelt contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spelt, cooked and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 Iron +943.8%
Contains more Magnesium +716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1775%
Contains more Potassium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +3025%
Contains more Copper +2971.4%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%
Contains more Calcium +8690%
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 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +943.8%
Contains more Magnesium +716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1775%
Contains more Potassium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +3025%
Contains more Copper +2971.4%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%
Contains more Calcium +8690%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +167%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +628.2%
Contains more Carbs +220.6%
Contains more Other +520%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +167%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +628.2%
Contains more Carbs +220.6%
Contains more Other +520%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +456%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +456%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 5.5g 2.06g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 127kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 19.57g 3.52g Spelt
Sugar 4.03g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 0.6g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 1.67mg 0.16mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 6mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 8mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 39mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 572mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.04mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.007mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.022mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.015mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.015mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.015mg Spelt
Folate 13µg Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.