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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 of 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.
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.8%
Contains more Potassium +243.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +187.7%
Contains more Copper +437.9%
Contains more Manganese +1142.9%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
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 15% 135% 9% 75% 10% 20% 32% 32% 32% 0%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Magnesium +1033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.8%
Contains more Potassium +243.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +187.7%
Contains more Copper +437.9%
Contains more Manganese +1142.9%
Contains more Calcium +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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.116
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 34% 0% 0% 0% 71% 99% 40% 67% 29% 58% 94% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.8%
Contains more Folate +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Fats +274.5%
Contains more Water +77%
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 Protein +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +17.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Contains more Fats +274.5%
Contains more Water +77%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.1%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 3.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.745 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.423 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 Ladyfinger Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 58.7g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 10.6g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 9.1g Ladyfinger
Carbs 70.19g 59.7g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 363kcal Ladyfinger
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Ladyfinger
Fiber 10.7g 1g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 47mg Ladyfinger
Iron 4.44mg 3.58mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 12mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 173mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 113mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 147mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 1.14mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.095mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.24mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 556IU Ladyfinger
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 167µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.284mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.428mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 2.104mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 1.116mg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.122mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 77µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg Ladyfinger
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.133mg Ladyfinger
Threonine 0.443mg 0.467mg Ladyfinger
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.516mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.861mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.679mg Ladyfinger
Methionine 0.258mg 0.268mg Ladyfinger
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.511mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.579mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.248mg Spelt
Cholesterol 0mg 221mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 3.022g Spelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Ladyfinger
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 3.745g Ladyfinger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.423g Ladyfinger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Ladyfinger
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
41%
Ladyfinger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
35%
Ladyfinger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
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.