Spelt vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between spelt and chives?
- Spelt is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, copper, and zinc, yet chives are higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Chives' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 65% more.
- Spelt has 4 times more vitamin B3 than chives. While spelt has 2.57mg of vitamin B3, chives have only 0.647mg.
- The glycemic index of chives is lower.
We used Spelt, cooked and Chives, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +192.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +344.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
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 EVitamin E | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +297.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +707.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +507.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.1mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 1.091mg | 0.373mg | 31% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 218µg | 24% |
| Folate | 13µg | 105µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 150mg | 58mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 0.647mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Starch | 19.57g | 8% | |
| Carbs | 26.44g | 4.35g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 4µg | 0.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.324mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.157mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.25mg | 0.56mg | 6% |
| Calories | 127kcal | 30kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 296mg | 5% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 3.27g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.138mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.267g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 49mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.146g | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.67mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.85g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.54g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.095g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.163mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)