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Broccoli vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broccoli and Spelt

  • Broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% higher.
  • Broccoli has 5 times more Folate than Spelt. While Broccoli has 63µg of Folate, Spelt has only 13µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, raw 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.
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Spelt
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +204.9%
Contains more Copper +338.8%
Contains more Manganese +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +204.9%
Contains more Copper +338.8%
Contains more Manganese +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +60%

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.
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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +15475%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
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 A +15475%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +384.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Fats +129.7%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Other +33.8%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Fats +129.7%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 4.04g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 2.82g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.37g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 6.64g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 34kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 0g 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Spelt
Fiber 2.6g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 47mg 10mg Broccoli
Iron 0.73mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 21mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 66mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 316mg 143mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.41mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.049mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.21mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 2.5µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 623IU 4IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 0µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg 0.26mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 89.2mg 0mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.03mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.08mg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 13µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
65%
Broccoli
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.