Spelt vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are spelt and arugula different?
- Spelt is higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, arugula is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for spelt is 116% higher.
- Spelt contains 22 times more vitamin B3 than arugula. While spelt contains 6.843mg of vitamin B3, arugula contains only 0.305mg.
- Arugula has a lower glycemic index (32) than spelt (63).
Spelt, uncooked and Arugula, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +189.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +572.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +597.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +671.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +829.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +492.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +83.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +727.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2916.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +115.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +464.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +268.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1823% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +732.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +808.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 0.321mg | 116% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 108.6µg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 401mg | 52mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.076mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 0.305mg | 41% |
| Iron | 4.44mg | 1.46mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 1.6g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.044mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.47mg | 26% |
| Protein | 14.57g | 2.58g | 24% |
| Carbs | 70.19g | 3.65g | 22% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Magnesium | 136mg | 47mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 0.3µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 25kcal | 16% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 160mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 119µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.437mg | 13% |
| Folate | 45µg | 97µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.073mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.319g | 6% |
| Choline | 15.3mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.43g | 0.66g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.086mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 0.049g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.406g | 0.086g | 1% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 369mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.49g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | 2.05g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arugula is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.