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Celery vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Celery and Spelt

  • Celery contains less Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Selenium than Spelt.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 43% higher.

Food types used in this article are Celery, 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.
Celery
Celery
2
:
8
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +735%
Contains more Magnesium +345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +861.5%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +959.2%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Celery
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 8% 8% 11% 23% 11% 4% 12% 14% 3%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Potassium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +735%
Contains more Magnesium +345.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Zinc +861.5%
Contains more Copper +514.3%
Contains more Manganese +959.2%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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.
Celery
Celery
8
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +11125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Celery
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 6% 0% 11% 6% 14% 6% 15% 18% 27% 0% 74%
Spelt
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 +11125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Folate +176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +703.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
Celery
2
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Water +43.4%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Protein +697.1%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +790.2%
Celery
3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 g
Spelt
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 +43.4%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Protein +697.1%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +790.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
Celery
4
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Celery
6% 30% 28% 36%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.48 g
Spelt
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 Galactose +∞%
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.
Celery 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 Celery Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 0.69g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.17g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 2.97g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 16kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 0g 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 0.37g Celery
Sugar 1.34g Spelt
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 40mg 10mg Celery
Iron 0.2mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 11mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 24mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 260mg 143mg Celery
Sodium 80mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.13mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.035mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.103mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 0.4µg 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 449IU 4IU Celery
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Celery
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.26mg Celery
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0mg Celery
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.03mg Celery
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Celery
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 36µg 13µg Celery
Vitamin K 29.3µg Celery
Tryptophan 0.009mg Celery
Threonine 0.02mg Celery
Isoleucine 0.021mg Celery
Leucine 0.032mg Celery
Lysine 0.027mg Celery
Methionine 0.005mg Celery
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Celery
Valine 0.027mg Celery
Histidine 0.012mg Celery
Saturated Fat 0.042g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Celery
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Celery

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Celery 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
17%
Celery
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Celery
Celery 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. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/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.