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Spelt vs. Ladyfinger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spelt and ladyfinger

  • Spelt has more manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B3, magnesium, and zinc, while ladyfinger has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 119% more than ladyfinger.
  • Spelt contains 11 times more magnesium than ladyfinger. While spelt contains 136mg of magnesium, ladyfinger contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, uncooked and Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind.

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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
9
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 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.4%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more CopperCopper +437.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1142.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.1%

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%
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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.116mg
~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
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%
Contains more FatsFats +274.5%
Contains more WaterWater +77%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.423 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +741.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Ladyfinger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Ladyfinger DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 0.24mg 119%
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg 74%
Copper 0.511mg 0.095mg 46%
Fiber 10.7g 1g 39%
Phosphorus 401mg 173mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 2.104mg 30%
Magnesium 136mg 12mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.428mg 24%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Selenium 11.7µg 21%
Zinc 3.28mg 1.14mg 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 167µg 19%
Saturated fat 0.406g 3.022g 12%
Iron 4.44mg 3.58mg 11%
Fats 2.43g 9.1g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 3.745g 8%
Potassium 388mg 113mg 8%
Folate 45µg 77µg 8%
Protein 14.57g 10.6g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.122mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.284mg 7%
Sodium 8mg 147mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Carbs 70.19g 59.7g 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Calcium 27mg 47mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.423g 1%
Calories 338kcal 363kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 1.116mg 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 58.7g N/A
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.133mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.516mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0.861mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.268mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.511mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0.579mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.248mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g 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 Ladyfinger
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
39%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.616g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.