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Bean raw vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bean raw and Spelt

  • Bean raw has more Folate, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 120% more.
  • Bean raw contains 4 times more Potassium than Spelt. Bean raw contains 1393mg of Potassium, while Spelt contains 388mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beans, pinto, mature seeds, 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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~401mg

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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
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% 0.6% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Spelt
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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 ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more OtherOther +93.9%
Contains more FatsFats +97.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
~equal in Water ~11.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 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 -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +235.6%
Contains more StarchStarch +57.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +546.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Bean raw Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Spelt Opinion
Calories 347kcal 338kcal Bean raw
Protein 21.42g 14.57g Bean raw
Fats 1.23g 2.43g Spelt
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg Bean raw
Net carbs 47.05g 59.49g Spelt
Carbs 62.55g 70.19g Spelt
Magnesium 176mg 136mg Bean raw
Calcium 113mg 27mg Bean raw
Potassium 1393mg 388mg Bean raw
Iron 5.07mg 4.44mg Bean raw
Sugar 2.11g 6.82g Bean raw
Fiber 15.5g 10.7g Bean raw
Copper 0.893mg 0.511mg Bean raw
Zinc 2.28mg 3.28mg Spelt
Starch 34.17g 53.92g Spelt
Phosphorus 411mg 401mg Bean raw
Sodium 12mg 8mg Spelt
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.79mg Spelt
Manganese 1.148mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 27.9µg 11.7µg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.364mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.113mg Bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.23mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 5.6µg 3.6µg Bean raw
Folate 525µg 45µg Bean raw
Choline 66.2mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.235g 0.406g Bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.229g 0.445g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 1.258g Spelt
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.132mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.81mg 0.443mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0.552mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.558mg 1.07mg Bean raw
Lysine 1.356mg 0.409mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.259mg 0.258mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 0.737mg Bean raw
Valine 0.998mg 0.681mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.556mg 0.36mg Bean raw
Fructose 0g 0.24g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw 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
67%
Bean raw
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.