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Roe vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between roe and spelt?

  • Roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet spelt is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 481% more.
  • The glycemic index of roe is lower.

We used Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Roe
Roe
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +341.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +423.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more IronIron +476.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +299.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22846.2%
~equal in Calcium ~27mg

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.
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Spelt
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 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 B2Vitamin B2 +739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.068mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
4
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Spelt
1
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 ProteinProtein +96.4%
Contains more FatsFats +238.7%
Contains more WaterWater +432%
Contains more OtherOther +45.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3555.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Spelt
1
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 +378.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Spelt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 0µg 481%
Cholesterol 479mg 0mg 160%
Manganese 0.013mg 2.983mg 129%
Selenium 51.7µg 11.7µg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.113mg 64%
Iron 0.77mg 4.44mg 46%
Copper 0.128mg 0.511mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.7g 43%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 6.843mg 29%
Protein 28.62g 14.57g 28%
Magnesium 26mg 136mg 26%
Carbs 1.92g 70.19g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Zinc 1.28mg 3.28mg 18%
Phosphorus 515mg 401mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 1.258g 14%
Folate 92µg 45µg 12%
Vitamin A 91µg 0µg 10%
Fats 8.23g 2.43g 9%
Saturated fat 1.866g 0.406g 7%
Calories 204kcal 338kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.364mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Sodium 117mg 8mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 0.445g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Potassium 283mg 388mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 1.068mg 2%
Net carbs 1.92g 59.49g N/A
Calcium 28mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe 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
157%
Roe
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.