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Carrot vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Carrot and Spelt

  • Carrot has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, however, Spelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Carrot covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 93% more than Spelt.

Food varieties used in this article are Carrots, 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.
Carrot
2
:
8
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains more Iron +456.7%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +420.8%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +662.9%
Contains more Selenium +3900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +230%
Contains more Potassium +123.8%
Contains more Iron +456.7%
Contains more Magnesium +308.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +328.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +420.8%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +662.9%
Contains more Selenium +3900%

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.
Carrot
9
:
2
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +417550%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
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 +417550%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
2
:
3
Spelt
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Protein +491.4%
Contains more Fats +254.2%
Contains more Carbs +176%
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 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 +32.6%
Contains more Other +47.7%
Contains more Protein +491.4%
Contains more Fats +254.2%
Contains more Carbs +176%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot
3
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1268.5%
23% 58% 10% 9%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.59 g
Glucose: 0.59 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +1268.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Carrot 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 Carrot Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 6.78g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 0.93g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.24g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 9.58g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 41kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 1.43g 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 4.74g Spelt
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 33mg 10mg Carrot
Iron 0.3mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 12mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 35mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 320mg 143mg Carrot
Sodium 69mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.24mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.045mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.143mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.1µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 16706IU 4IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 835µg 0µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.66mg 0.26mg Carrot
Vitamin C 5.9mg 0mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.03mg Carrot
Vitamin B3 0.983mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.273mg Carrot
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.08mg Carrot
Folate 19µg 13µg Carrot
Vitamin K 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.012mg Carrot
Threonine 0.191mg Carrot
Isoleucine 0.077mg Carrot
Leucine 0.102mg Carrot
Lysine 0.101mg Carrot
Methionine 0.02mg Carrot
Phenylalanine 0.061mg Carrot
Valine 0.069mg Carrot
Histidine 0.04mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 0.037g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g Carrot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.117g Carrot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot 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
98%
Carrot
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Carrot
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
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?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot 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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.