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Biscuit vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between biscuits and spelt?

  • Biscuits are richer in calcium, yet spelt is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 113% higher.
  • Biscuits have 73 times more sodium than spelt. Biscuits have 580mg of sodium, while spelt has 8mg.
  • Biscuits have a lower glycemic index than spelt.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Spelt, uncooked types in this comparison.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +770.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +655.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.7%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +523.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +507.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +689.2%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +274.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.364mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +570.8%
Contains more WaterWater +162.3%
Contains more OtherOther +78.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1457.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.378mg 2.983mg 113%
Copper 0.082mg 0.511mg 48%
Fiber 1.5g 10.7g 37%
Phosphorus 164mg 401mg 34%
Magnesium 18mg 136mg 28%
Zinc 0.54mg 3.28mg 25%
Sodium 580mg 8mg 25%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 6.843mg 24%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Fats 16.3g 2.43g 21%
Calcium 235mg 27mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.258g 19%
Iron 2.9mg 4.44mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.406g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 1.068mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.445g 16%
Protein 7g 14.57g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.113mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.23mg 15%
Selenium 19.5µg 11.7µg 14%
Carbs 44.6g 70.19g 9%
Potassium 121mg 388mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Folate 61µg 45µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Calories 353kcal 338kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.364mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 2.18g 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.918g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.