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Endive vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between endive and spelt

  • Endive has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate, while spelt has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, vitamin B3, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Endive covers your daily need for vitamin K, 190% more than spelt.
  • Endive contains 217 times more vitamin A than spelt. While endive contains 2167IU of vitamin A, spelt contains only 10IU.
  • Endive has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of endive is 45, while the glycemic index of spelt is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Endive, raw and Spelt, uncooked.

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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.
Endive
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 16% 28% 31% 33% 22% 12% 2.9% 55% 1.1%
Spelt
9
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 +92.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +806.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.6%
Contains more IronIron +434.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +416.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1332.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +610.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5750%

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.
Endive
5
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 22% 36% 8.8% 0% 20% 17% 7.5% 54% 4.6% 0% 578% 107% 9.2%
Spelt
6
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6316.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +215.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1610.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1050%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
Spelt
4
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 WaterWater +751.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1065.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1115%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1995.2%
Contains more OtherOther +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Endive
1
35% 3% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.087 g
Spelt
2
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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11025%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1346%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Spelt DV% diff.
Vitamin K 231µg 3.6µg 190%
Manganese 0.42mg 2.983mg 111%
Phosphorus 28mg 401mg 53%
Copper 0.099mg 0.511mg 46%
Iron 0.83mg 4.44mg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 6.843mg 40%
Fiber 3.1g 10.7g 30%
Magnesium 15mg 136mg 29%
Protein 1.25g 14.57g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.364mg 24%
Folate 142µg 45µg 24%
Zinc 0.79mg 3.28mg 23%
Carbs 3.35g 70.19g 22%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Selenium 0.2µg 11.7µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.23mg 16%
Calories 17kcal 338kcal 16%
Vitamin A 108µg 0µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 1.258g 8%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 0mg 7%
Choline 16.8mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.113mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.068mg 3%
Fats 0.2g 2.43g 3%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.79mg 2%
Potassium 314mg 388mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.048g 0.406g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.004g 0.445g 1%
Sodium 22mg 8mg 1%
Net carbs 0.25g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 0.25g 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.05mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.063mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 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
Endive 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
66%
Endive
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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 Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Endive
Endive is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.