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Spelt vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between spelt and durian

  • Spelt has more manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, copper, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B5; however, durian is richer in vitamin C.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 116% more.
  • Spelt contains 12 times more zinc than durian. Spelt contains 3.28mg of zinc, while durian contains 0.28mg.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of durian is 49.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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
8
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%
Durian
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +353.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +932.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1071.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +928.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +817.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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
5
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%
Durian
4
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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +537.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.374mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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
Durian
2
5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +891.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.1%
Contains more OtherOther +59.8%
Contains more FatsFats +119.3%
Contains more WaterWater +489.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Durian DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 0.325mg 116%
Phosphorus 401mg 39mg 52%
Iron 4.44mg 0.43mg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 1.074mg 36%
Copper 0.511mg 0.207mg 34%
Fiber 10.7g 3.8g 28%
Zinc 3.28mg 0.28mg 27%
Protein 14.57g 1.47g 26%
Magnesium 136mg 30mg 25%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg 22%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Selenium 11.7µg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.23mg 17%
Carbs 70.19g 27.09g 14%
Calories 338kcal 147kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.316mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.2mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Fats 2.43g 5.33g 4%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.406g 2%
Folate 45µg 36µg 2%
Calcium 27mg 6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.374mg 1%
Potassium 388mg 436mg 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 23.29g N/A
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Sodium 8mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Durian
Durian is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.