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Rice bran oil vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between rice bran oil and spelt?

  • Rice bran oil is higher in vitamin E, yet spelt is higher in phosphorus, iron, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Rice bran oil's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 210% more.
  • Rice bran oil has 49 times more saturated fat than spelt. While rice bran oil has 19.7g of saturated fat, spelt has only 0.406g.
  • The glycemic index of rice bran oil is lower.

We used Oil, rice bran and Spelt, uncooked types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Spelt
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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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +6242.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
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% 646% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0%
Spelt
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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 EVitamin E +3988.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +586.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Spelt
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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 FatsFats +4015.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 39.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 35 g
Spelt
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8731.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2682.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice bran oil Spelt DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 35g 1.258g 225%
Vitamin E 32.3mg 0.79mg 210%
Fats 100g 2.43g 150%
Manganese 2.983mg 130%
Monounsaturated fat 39.3g 0.445g 97%
Saturated fat 19.7g 0.406g 88%
Copper 0.511mg 57%
Phosphorus 0mg 401mg 57%
Iron 0.07mg 4.44mg 55%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.843mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.7g 43%
Magnesium 0mg 136mg 32%
Zinc 0mg 3.28mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.364mg 30%
Protein 0g 14.57g 29%
Calories 884kcal 338kcal 27%
Carbs 0g 70.19g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Selenium 0µg 11.7µg 21%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.068mg 21%
Vitamin K 24.7µg 3.6µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.23mg 18%
Folate 0µg 45µg 11%
Potassium 0mg 388mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.113mg 9%
Calcium 0mg 27mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 6.82g N/A
Sodium 0mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice bran oil 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
54%
Rice bran oil
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Rice bran oil
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.294g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice bran oil
Rice bran oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Rice bran oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171013/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.