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Spelt vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spelt and Buckwheat

  • Spelt is richer than Buckwheat in Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Spelt covers your daily Manganese needs 112% more than Buckwheat.
  • Spelt has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Buckwheat. Spelt has 0.364mg of Vitamin B1, while Buckwheat has 0.04mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Buckwheat groats, roasted, 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.
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +472.9%
Contains more Potassium +340.9%
Contains more Zinc +437.7%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +640.2%
Contains more Selenium +431.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +455%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +472.9%
Contains more Potassium +340.9%
Contains more Zinc +437.7%
Contains more Copper +250%
Contains more Manganese +640.2%
Contains more Selenium +431.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.7%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +777.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.7%
Contains more Folate +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +89.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +331.1%
Contains more Fats +291.9%
Contains more Carbs +252%
Contains more Other +316.3%
Contains more Water +586.3%
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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +331.1%
Contains more Fats +291.9%
Contains more Carbs +252%
Contains more Other +316.3%
Contains more Water +586.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +569.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +47.5%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +140%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +47.5%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +140%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Buckwheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 17.24g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 3.38g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 0.62g Spelt
Carbs 70.19g 19.94g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 92kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 0.1g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 10.7g 2.7g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 7mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 0.8mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 51mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 70mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 88mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 3.28mg 0.61mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.146mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.403mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 2.2µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.09mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.04mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.039mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.94mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.359mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.077mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 14µg Spelt
Vitamin K 3.6µg 1.9µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.049mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 0.129mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.127mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.212mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.172mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg 0.044mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.133mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.173mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.079mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.188g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.188g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Buckwheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Spelt
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.