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Spelt vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spelt and absinthe

  • The amount of manganese, phosphorus, iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B5 in spelt is higher than in absinthe.
  • Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 129% more than absinthe.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of absinthe is 0, while the glycemic index of spelt is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, uncooked and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19300%
Contains more IronIron +11000%
Contains more CopperCopper +2333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9925%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16472.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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.
Spelt
8
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%
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% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2725%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
3
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
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +421.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2274.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Absinthe DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 0.018mg 129%
Phosphorus 401mg 4mg 57%
Iron 4.44mg 0.04mg 55%
Copper 0.511mg 0.021mg 54%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.013mg 43%
Fiber 10.7g 0g 43%
Magnesium 136mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.006mg 30%
Zinc 3.28mg 0.04mg 29%
Protein 14.57g 0g 29%
Carbs 70.19g 0g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0mg 21%
Selenium 11.7µg 0µg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.001mg 18%
Folate 45µg 0µg 11%
Potassium 388mg 2mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.004mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Fats 2.43g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Calcium 27mg 0mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.406g 0g 2%
Calories 338kcal 295kcal 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 0g 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Sodium 8mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Absinthe
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
32%
Spelt
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.