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Spelt vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spelt and Amaranth grain

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium than Amaranth grain.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 93% more.
  • Spelt contains 29 times more Vitamin B3 than Amaranth grain. Spelt contains 6.843mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain contains 0.235mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Amaranth grain, 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.
Spelt
8
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 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +109.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.4%
Contains more IronIron +111.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +243%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +249.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%

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
9
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% 0.6% 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% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +315.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2811.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
4
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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +283.4%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.5%
Contains more OtherOther +132.5%
Contains more WaterWater +582%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
5
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +232.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Amaranth grain Opinion
Calories 338kcal 102kcal Spelt
Protein 14.57g 3.8g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 1.58g Spelt
Net carbs 59.49g 16.59g Spelt
Carbs 70.19g 18.69g Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 65mg Spelt
Calcium 27mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 388mg 135mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 2.1mg Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Amaranth grain
Fiber 10.7g 2.1g Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.149mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 0.86mg Spelt
Starch 53.92g 16.23g Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 148mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.19mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.854mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 5.5µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.015mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.022mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.235mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Folate 45µg 22µg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Amaranth grain
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
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.406g)

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.