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Spelt vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spelt and Chinese cuisine

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Manganese 123% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Spelt contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. While Spelt contains 0.364mg of Vitamin B1, Chinese cuisine contains only 0.033mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, uncooked and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +22.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +806.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +118.7%
Contains more Copper +942.9%
Contains more Manganese +1929.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.6%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +806.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +118.7%
Contains more Copper +942.9%
Contains more Manganese +1929.3%
Contains more Selenium +74.6%

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.
Spelt
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1003%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +12520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82
Equal in Folate - 45
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1003%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +12520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.82
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Carbs +862.8%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Water +615.2%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +105.8%
Contains more Carbs +862.8%
Contains more Other +18.5%
Contains more Fats +118.1%
Contains more Water +615.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +2862.6%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +98.3%
Contains more Fructose +129.2%
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
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +2862.6%
Contains more Glucose +21.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +98.3%
Contains more Fructose +129.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 5.79g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 7.08g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 70.19g 7.29g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 105kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g 1.82g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 6.82g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 10.7g 1.5g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 22mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 1.11mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 15mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 76mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 204mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 409mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 1.5mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.049mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.147mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 6.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.033mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.055mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 1.32mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.443mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.161mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 45µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 3.6µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.083mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 0.313mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.314mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.525mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.258mg 0.158mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.317mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.327mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.207mg Spelt
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.058g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 0.978g Spelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.572g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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