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Spelt vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spelt and allspice

  • Spelt is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium; however, allspice is richer in calcium, fiber, vitamin C, iron, and potassium.
  • Allspice's daily need coverage for calcium is 63% higher.
  • Spelt has 4 times more selenium than allspice. While spelt has 11.7µg of selenium, allspice has only 2.7µg.
  • Allspice has a lower glycemic index (15) than spelt (63).

The food types used in this comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more ZincZinc +224.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +254.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains more IronIron +59%
~equal in Magnesium ~135mg
~equal in Copper ~0.553mg
~equal in Manganese ~2.943mg

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
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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%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.2%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +257.6%
Contains more OtherOther +159.2%
~equal in Carbs ~72.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Allspice DV% diff.
Calcium 27mg 661mg 63%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Fiber 10.7g 21.6g 44%
Phosphorus 401mg 113mg 41%
Iron 4.44mg 7.06mg 33%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 2.86mg 25%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.101mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 21%
Zinc 3.28mg 1.01mg 21%
Potassium 388mg 1044mg 19%
Protein 14.57g 6.09g 17%
Selenium 11.7µg 2.7µg 16%
Saturated fat 0.406g 2.55g 10%
Fats 2.43g 8.69g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 2.36g 7%
Copper 0.511mg 0.553mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.063mg 4%
Calories 338kcal 263kcal 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Sodium 8mg 77mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Manganese 2.983mg 2.943mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.21mg 2%
Folate 45µg 36µg 2%
Carbs 70.19g 72.12g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 0.66g 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 50.52g N/A
Magnesium 136mg 135mg 0%
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 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
Spelt Allspice
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
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.144g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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 ($)
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.

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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.