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Apricot vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between apricots and spelt

  • Spelt is higher than apricots in manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, and selenium.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • Apricots have a lower glycemic index (34) than spelt (63).

The food types used in this comparison are Apricots, raw and Spelt, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.8%
Contains more IronIron +1038.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +555.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1540%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1643.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3774%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11600%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Spelt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1040.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~3.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Spelt
4
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more WaterWater +683.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +940.7%
Contains more FatsFats +523.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +531.2%
Contains more OtherOther +141.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1533.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Spelt
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89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +894.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +182.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +291.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +8483.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.077mg 2.983mg 126%
Phosphorus 23mg 401mg 54%
Iron 0.39mg 4.44mg 51%
Copper 0.078mg 0.511mg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 6.843mg 39%
Fiber 2g 10.7g 35%
Magnesium 10mg 136mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.364mg 28%
Zinc 0.2mg 3.28mg 28%
Protein 1.4g 14.57g 26%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Selenium 0.1µg 11.7µg 21%
Carbs 11.12g 70.19g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 1.068mg 17%
Calories 48kcal 338kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.23mg 14%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg 11%
Folate 9µg 45µg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 1.258g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.113mg 6%
Potassium 259mg 388mg 4%
Fats 0.39g 2.43g 3%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.406g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 0.445g 1%
Vitamin E 0.89mg 0.79mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 27mg 1%
Fructose 0.94g 0.24g 1%
Choline 2.8mg 1%
Net carbs 9.12g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 9.24g 6.82g N/A
Sodium 1mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin K 3.3µg 3.6µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0.36mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apricot Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
12%
Apricot
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.