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Flax vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Flax and Spelt

  • Flax is higher than Spelt in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 128% higher.
  • Flax has 8 times more Magnesium than Spelt. While Flax has 392mg of Magnesium, Spelt has only 49mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
9
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1
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +243.1%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +328%
Contains more Potassium +468.5%
Contains more Zinc +247.2%
Contains more Copper +467.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +535%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +2450%
Contains more Iron +243.1%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +328%
Contains more Potassium +468.5%
Contains more Zinc +247.2%
Contains more Copper +467.4%
Contains more Manganese +127.5%
Contains more Selenium +535%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
Flax
10
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1
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin E +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1496.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.3%
Contains more Folate +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 E +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1496.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +436.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +491.3%
Contains more Folate +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
4
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +4860%
Contains more Other +470.8%
Contains more Water +856.3%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
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 Protein +232.5%
Contains more Fats +4860%
Contains more Other +470.8%
Contains more Water +856.3%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
1
Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
74% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 18.29g 5.5g Flax
Fats 42.16g 0.85g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 26.44g Flax
Calories 534kcal 127kcal Flax
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 1.55g Spelt
Fiber 27.3g 3.9g Flax
Calcium 255mg 10mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.67mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 49mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 150mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 143mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 4.34mg 1.25mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.215mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 1.091mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 4µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.26mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.103mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.03mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 2.57mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.08mg Flax
Folate 87µg 13µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.