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Spelt vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spelt and plantain raw?

  • Spelt is higher in phosphorus, iron, copper, vitamin B3, fiber, zinc, vitamin B1, and magnesium, yet plantain raw is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 52% more.
  • Spelt has 23 times more zinc than plantain raw. While spelt has 3.28mg of zinc, plantain raw has only 0.14mg.
  • The glycemic index of plantain raw is lower.

We used Spelt, uncooked and Plantains, raw types 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.
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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +267.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +640%
Contains more CopperCopper +530.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2242.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1079.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
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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% 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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +897.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +310.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +414.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
~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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1020.8%
Contains more FatsFats +556.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.3%
Contains more WaterWater +492.4%

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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1290.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1723.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Plantain raw DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 130%
Phosphorus 401mg 34mg 52%
Iron 4.44mg 0.6mg 48%
Copper 0.511mg 0.081mg 48%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.686mg 38%
Fiber 10.7g 2.3g 34%
Zinc 3.28mg 0.14mg 29%
Protein 14.57g 1.3g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.052mg 26%
Magnesium 136mg 37mg 24%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Selenium 11.7µg 1.5µg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.26mg 16%
Carbs 70.19g 31.89g 13%
Calories 338kcal 122kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.069g 8%
Folate 45µg 22µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.054mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.299mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.14mg 4%
Potassium 388mg 499mg 3%
Fats 2.43g 0.37g 3%
Calcium 27mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0.7µg 2%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.406g 0.143g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 0.032g 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 15g N/A
Sodium 8mg 4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Plantain 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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.