Spelt vs Wheat gluten - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Spelt and Wheat gluten
- Spelt has more Vitamin B3, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium.
- Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 51% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Vital wheat gluten.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+444%
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Phosphorus
+54.2%
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Potassium
+288%
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Sodium
-72.4%
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Zinc
+285.9%
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Copper
+180.8%
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Calcium
+425.9%
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Iron
+17.1%
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Magnesium
+444%
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Phosphorus
+54.2%
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Potassium
+288%
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Sodium
-72.4%
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Zinc
+285.9%
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Copper
+180.8%
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Calcium
+425.9%
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Iron
+17.1%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+31.4%
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Carbs
+409%
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Water
+34.4%
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Other
+79%
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Protein
+415.9%
Protein:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
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1.79 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
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Fats
+31.4%
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Carbs
+409%
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Water
+34.4%
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+79%
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Protein
+415.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+185.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+55.3%
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Saturated Fat
-33%
Saturated Fat:
0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.258 g
Saturated Fat:
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.81 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+185.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+55.3%
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Saturated Fat
-33%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 59.49g | 13.19g |
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Protein | 14.57g | 75.16g |
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Fats | 2.43g | 1.85g |
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Carbs | 70.19g | 13.79g |
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Calories | 338kcal | 370kcal |
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Starch | 53.92g |
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Fructose | 0.24g |
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Sugar | 6.82g | 0g |
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Fiber | 10.7g | 0.6g |
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Calcium | 27mg | 142mg |
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Iron | 4.44mg | 5.2mg |
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Magnesium | 136mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 401mg | 260mg |
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Potassium | 388mg | 100mg |
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Sodium | 8mg | 29mg |
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Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.85mg |
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Copper | 0.511mg | 0.182mg |
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Vitamin A | 10IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0mg |
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Folate | 45µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.132mg |
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Threonine | 0.443mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.552mg |
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Leucine | 1.07mg |
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Lysine | 0.409mg |
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Methionine | 0.258mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.737mg |
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Valine | 0.681mg |
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Histidine | 0.36mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.406g | 0.272g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.445g | 0.156g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.81g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
92%

58%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Spelt 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 ($)
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.