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Spelt vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spelt and Amaranth leaves

  • Spelt has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Amaranth leaves has more Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Amaranth leaves is 48% higher.
  • Amaranth leaves have 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Spelt. Spelt has 2.57mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth leaves have 0.658mg.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, cooked and Amaranth leaves, raw.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 65% 54% 87% 54% 25% 21% 2.6% 115% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327.3%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%

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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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% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 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 144% 175% 0% 0% 6.8% 36% 12% 3.8% 44% 0% 2850% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +281.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72825%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +553.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.6%
Contains more FatsFats +157.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +557.7%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +130.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Amaranth leaves Opinion
Calories 127kcal 23kcal Spelt
Protein 5.5g 2.46g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.33g Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 43.3mg Amaranth leaves
Net carbs 22.54g 4.02g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 4.02g Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 55mg Amaranth leaves
Calcium 10mg 215mg Amaranth leaves
Potassium 143mg 611mg Amaranth leaves
Iron 1.67mg 2.32mg Amaranth leaves
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.162mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.9mg Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 50mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 20mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 2917IU Amaranth leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 146µg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.885mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 0.9µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.027mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.158mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.658mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.192mg Amaranth leaves
Vitamin K 1140µg Amaranth leaves
Folate 13µg 85µg Amaranth leaves
Saturated Fat 0.091g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.076g Amaranth leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g Amaranth leaves
Tryptophan 0.031mg Amaranth leaves
Threonine 0.099mg Amaranth leaves
Isoleucine 0.119mg Amaranth leaves
Leucine 0.195mg Amaranth leaves
Lysine 0.127mg Amaranth leaves
Methionine 0.036mg Amaranth leaves
Phenylalanine 0.133mg Amaranth leaves
Valine 0.137mg Amaranth leaves
Histidine 0.052mg Amaranth leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Amaranth leaves
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
9%
Spelt
257%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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/169746/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.