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Spelt vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spelt and eggs different?

  • Spelt is higher in manganese, fiber, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus; however, eggs are richer in copper, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 165% higher.
  • Eggs have a lower glycemic index (0) than spelt (63).

Spelt, uncooked and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled are the varieties used 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
7
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%
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +207.9%
Contains more IronIron +273.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11373.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.2%

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
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 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Egg
Egg
7
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +451.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10592.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~44µg

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
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6167%
Contains more OtherOther +67.3%
Contains more FatsFats +336.6%
Contains more WaterWater +577.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +816.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.511mg 2mg 165%
Manganese 2.983mg 0.026mg 129%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Fiber 10.7g 0g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.064mg 42%
Iron 4.44mg 1.19mg 41%
Selenium 11.7µg 30.8µg 35%
Phosphorus 401mg 172mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.513mg 31%
Magnesium 136mg 10mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.066mg 25%
Carbs 70.19g 1.12g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Zinc 3.28mg 1.05mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Saturated fat 0.406g 3.267g 13%
Fats 2.43g 10.61g 13%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 4.077g 9%
Calories 338kcal 155kcal 9%
Potassium 388mg 126mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.121mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 1.398mg 7%
Sodium 8mg 124mg 5%
Protein 14.57g 12.58g 4%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 0.3µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 1.03mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 50mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.414g 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 1.12g N/A
Folate 45µg 44µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.298mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.