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Spelt vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between spelt and powdered milk

  • Spelt has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, powdered milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 135% more.
  • Spelt contains less saturated fat.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
5
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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more IronIron +844.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +538.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7357.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3277.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
~equal in Zinc ~3.34mg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +959.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.7%
Contains more WaterWater +346.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.6%
Contains more FatsFats +999.2%
Contains more OtherOther +239.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1680.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Manganese 2.983mg 0.04mg 128%
Calcium 27mg 912mg 89%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 1.205mg 84%
Saturated fat 0.406g 16.742g 74%
Phosphorus 401mg 776mg 54%
Iron 4.44mg 0.47mg 50%
Copper 0.511mg 0.08mg 48%
Fiber 10.7g 0g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.646mg 39%
Fats 2.43g 26.71g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Potassium 388mg 1330mg 28%
Protein 14.57g 26.32g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 2.271mg 24%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 7.924g 19%
Sodium 8mg 371mg 16%
Magnesium 136mg 85mg 12%
Carbs 70.19g 38.42g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Calories 338kcal 496kcal 8%
Selenium 11.7µg 16.3µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.283mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.302mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Folate 45µg 37µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.58mg 1%
Zinc 3.28mg 3.34mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 2.2µg 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.714mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
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 Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.