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Wheat vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Wheat and Spelt

  • The amount of Selenium, and Zinc in Wheat is higher than in Spelt.
  • Wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 51% more than Spelt.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked and Spelt, 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.
Wheat
4
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6
Spelt
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +697.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Equal in Magnesium - 49
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.215
Equal in Manganese - 1.091
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Selenium +697.5%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.67
Equal in Magnesium - 49
Equal in Phosphorus - 150
Equal in Copper - 0.215
Equal in Manganese - 1.091

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.
Wheat
0
:
6
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 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 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 4
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
3
:
2
Spelt
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Fats - 0.85
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56
Equal in Other - 0.65
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Fats - 0.85
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56
Equal in Other - 0.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 22.54g Wheat
Protein 5.71g 5.5g Wheat
Fats 0.83g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 27.6g 26.44g Wheat
Calories 132kcal 127kcal Wheat
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 3.07g Spelt
Fiber 4.3g 3.9g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 10mg Spelt
Iron 1.76mg 1.67mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 147mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 164mg 143mg Wheat
Sodium 8mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 1.84mg 1.25mg Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 1.03mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 31.9µg 4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 4IU
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 11µg 13µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.051mg Wheat
Threonine 0.172mg Wheat
Isoleucine 0.22mg Wheat
Leucine 0.432mg Wheat
Lysine 0.161mg Wheat
Methionine 0.097mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Wheat
Valine 0.267mg Wheat
Histidine 0.147mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.077g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat Spelt
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
9%
Wheat
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.