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Spelt vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spelt and roe?

  • Spelt is higher in manganese, iron, fiber, copper, vitamin B3, and magnesium, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Roe's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 481% more.
  • The glycemic index of roe is lower.

We used Spelt, uncooked and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types 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%
Roe
Roe
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +423.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.1%
Contains more IronIron +476.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +299.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22846.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +341.9%
~equal in Calcium ~28mg

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%
Roe
Roe
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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.154mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
1
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
Roe
Roe
4
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3555.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.4%
Contains more FatsFats +238.7%
Contains more WaterWater +432%
Contains more OtherOther +45.3%

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
Roe
Roe
2
25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +378.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Roe
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 Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Manganese 2.983mg 0.013mg 129%
Selenium 11.7µg 51.7µg 73%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.949mg 64%
Iron 4.44mg 0.77mg 46%
Copper 0.511mg 0.128mg 43%
Fiber 10.7g 0g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 2.192mg 29%
Protein 14.57g 28.62g 28%
Magnesium 136mg 26mg 26%
Carbs 70.19g 1.92g 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Zinc 3.28mg 1.28mg 18%
Phosphorus 401mg 515mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.404g 14%
Folate 45µg 92µg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Fats 2.43g 8.23g 9%
Saturated fat 0.406g 1.866g 7%
Calories 338kcal 204kcal 7%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.277mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Sodium 8mg 117mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 2.129g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.185mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Potassium 388mg 283mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 1.154mg 2%
Net carbs 59.49g 1.92g N/A
Calcium 27mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.778mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.