Lentil vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lentil and spelt
- Lentil is richer in folate, while spelt is higher in manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, selenium, and iron.
- Spelt covers your daily manganese needs 108% more than lentil.
- Lentil has 4 times more folate than spelt. Lentil has 181µg of folate, while spelt has 45µg.
- Spelt has a higher glycemic index (63) than lentil (29).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +277.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +122.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +503.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +317.9% |
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 FolateFolate | +302.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +618.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +115.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +545.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +111.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +531.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +539.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +248.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +595.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +618.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 2.983mg | 108% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 6.843mg | 36% |
| Folate | 181µg | 45µg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 401mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.511mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 136mg | 24% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 3.28mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 70.19g | 17% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 11.7µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.364mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 4.44mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 10.7g | 11% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 14.57g | 11% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 338kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 1.068mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1.258g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 3.6µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.406g | 2% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 388mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.445g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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119%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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.