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Spelt vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spelt and Bean raw

  • Spelt has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Bean raw is richer in Folate, Copper, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Bean raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 120% more.
  • Spelt contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Bean raw. Spelt contains 6.843mg of Vitamin B3, while Bean raw contains 1.174mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +159.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +259%
Contains more IronIron +14.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +138.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~411mg

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% 0.6% 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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +276.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +482.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +97.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more OtherOther +93.9%
~equal in Water ~11.33g

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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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
94% 5%
Starch: 34.17 g
Sucrose: 1.98 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +57.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +546.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +235.6%
~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 Bean raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Bean raw Opinion
Calories 338kcal 347kcal Bean raw
Protein 14.57g 21.42g Bean raw
Fats 2.43g 1.23g Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Bean raw
Net carbs 59.49g 47.05g Spelt
Carbs 70.19g 62.55g Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 176mg Bean raw
Calcium 27mg 113mg Bean raw
Potassium 388mg 1393mg Bean raw
Iron 4.44mg 5.07mg Bean raw
Sugar 6.82g 2.11g Bean raw
Fiber 10.7g 15.5g Bean raw
Copper 0.511mg 0.893mg Bean raw
Zinc 3.28mg 2.28mg Spelt
Starch 53.92g 34.17g Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 411mg Bean raw
Sodium 8mg 12mg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.21mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 1.148mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 27.9µg Bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.713mg Bean raw
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.212mg Bean raw
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 1.174mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.785mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.474mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 3.6µg 5.6µg Bean raw
Folate 45µg 525µg Bean raw
Choline 66.2mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 0.406g 0.235g Bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.229g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.407g Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.237mg Bean raw
Threonine 0.443mg 0.81mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.871mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.07mg 1.558mg Bean raw
Lysine 0.409mg 1.356mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.258mg 0.259mg Bean raw
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 1.095mg Bean raw
Valine 0.681mg 0.998mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.36mg 0.556mg Bean raw
Fructose 0.24g 0g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Bean raw
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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients
  2. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.