Spelt vs. Chard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spelt and Chard different?
- Spelt is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Chard is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin E, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Chard is 34% higher.
- Spelt contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Chard. While Spelt contains 2.57mg of Vitamin B3, Chard contains only 0.36mg.
- Spelt has less Sodium.
Spelt, cooked and Chard, swiss, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 CopperCopper | +31.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +278.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +354.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +344.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +480% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +283.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +613.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +153000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +626.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +186.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +192.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +962.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +540.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Calories | 127kcal | 20kcal |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 1.88g |
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| Fats | 0.85g | 0.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 18mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.54g | 2.03g |
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| Carbs | 26.44g | 4.13g |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 86mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 143mg | 549mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 2.26mg |
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| Sugar | 1.1g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.163mg |
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| Zinc | 1.25mg | 0.33mg |
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| Starch | 19.57g |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 33mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 179mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 6124IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 306µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 1.89mg |
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| Manganese | 1.091mg | 0.334mg |
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| Selenium | 4µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.086mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 0.36mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin K | 327.3µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 28.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.028g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.018mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.154mg |
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| Leucine | 0.135mg |
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| Lysine | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.114mg |
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| Histidine | 0.038mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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%
105%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 174mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard 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.