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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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
23%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.918g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.