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Spelt vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spelt and Soybean meal different?

  • Spelt is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Soybean meal is richer in Copper, Iron, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Soybean meal is 165% higher.
  • Spelt contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Soybean meal. While Spelt contains 6.843mg of Vitamin B3, Soybean meal contains only 2.587mg.

Spelt, uncooked and Soy meal, defatted, raw 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.
Contains more Selenium +254.5%
Contains more Calcium +803.7%
Contains more Iron +208.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +541.8%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +291.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
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 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Selenium +254.5%
Contains more Calcium +803.7%
Contains more Iron +208.6%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.8%
Contains more Potassium +541.8%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Copper +291.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%

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 B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +573.3%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +147.4%
Contains more Folate +573.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Protein +237.7%
Contains more Other +211.7%
Equal in Fats - 2.39
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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Carbs +95.6%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Protein +237.7%
Contains more Other +211.7%
Equal in Fats - 2.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.409
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.409

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 35.89g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 2.43g 2.39g Spelt
Carbs 70.19g 35.89g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 337kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Soybean meal
Fiber 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 4.44mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 136mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 401mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 388mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 8mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 3.28mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.511mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 2.983mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 11.7µg 3.3µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 40IU Soybean meal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Soybean meal
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 2.587mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 45µg 303µg Soybean meal
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.443mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 0.552mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.07mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 0.409mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.258mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 0.681mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.36mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.406g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.409g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.045g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.