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Spelt vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spelt and Broccoli

  • Spelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Broccoli's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 99% higher.
  • Spelt has 5 times more Manganese than Broccoli. While Spelt has 1.091mg of Manganese, Broccoli has only 0.21mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spelt, cooked and Broccoli, 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
8
:
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +204.9%
Contains more Copper +338.8%
Contains more Manganese +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Potassium +121%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +127.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +204.9%
Contains more Copper +338.8%
Contains more Manganese +419.5%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Potassium +121%

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
2
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +15475%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +384.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +15475%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.8%
Contains more Folate +384.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
3
:
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Fats +129.7%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Other +33.8%
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Fats +129.7%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%
Contains more Water +34.2%
Contains more Other +33.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
1
:
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 4.04g Spelt
Protein 5.5g 2.82g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.37g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 6.64g Spelt
Calories 127kcal 34kcal Spelt
Starch 19.57g 0g Spelt
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 2.6g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 1.67mg 0.73mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 21mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 66mg Spelt
Potassium 143mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 5mg 33mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.41mg Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.049mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.21mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 2.5µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.071mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.639mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 13µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Broccoli
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Spelt
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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/169746/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.