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Spelt vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spelt and paprika different?

  • Spelt is richer in manganese, while paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 985% more than spelt.
  • Spelt contains 2 times more manganese than paprika. Spelt contains 2.983mg of manganese, while paprika contains 1.59mg.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index (63) than paprika (0).

Spelt, uncooked and Spices, paprika types were 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.
Spelt
4
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +748.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +487.6%
Contains more IronIron +376.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +32%

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
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% 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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3583.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +988.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +830.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2130.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.33mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~49µg

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30%
Contains more FatsFats +430.5%
Contains more OtherOther +332.4%
~equal in Protein ~14.14g
~equal in Water ~11.24g

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +280.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +517.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +37.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +213.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2695.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Paprika
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg 274%
Iron 4.44mg 21.14mg 209%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 29.1mg 189%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 2.141mg 147%
Fiber 10.7g 34.9g 97%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 1.23mg 86%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 80.3µg 64%
Manganese 2.983mg 1.59mg 61%
Potassium 388mg 2280mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 7.766g 43%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 2.51mg 29%
Copper 0.511mg 0.713mg 22%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 10.06mg 20%
Calcium 27mg 229mg 20%
Fats 2.43g 12.89g 16%
Phosphorus 401mg 314mg 12%
Selenium 11.7µg 6.3µg 10%
Zinc 3.28mg 4.33mg 10%
Magnesium 136mg 178mg 10%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.406g 2.14g 8%
Fructose 0.24g 6.71g 8%
Carbs 70.19g 53.99g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 1.695g 3%
Calories 338kcal 282kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.33mg 3%
Sodium 8mg 68mg 3%
Folate 45µg 49µg 1%
Protein 14.57g 14.14g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 59.49g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.734g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.