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Spelt vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spelt and Drumstick tree

  • Spelt is higher in Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 157% higher.
  • Spelt has 6 times more Selenium than Drumstick tree. While Spelt has 4µg of Selenium, Drumstick tree has only 0.7µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Spelt, cooked and Drumstick pods, 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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +363.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +156%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +321.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +471.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~45mg

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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.9%
Contains more FatsFats +325%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210%
Contains more WaterWater +32.5%
Contains more OtherOther +49.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 127kcal 37kcal Spelt
Protein 5.5g 2.1g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.2g Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 22.54g 5.33g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 8.53g Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 45mg Spelt
Calcium 10mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 143mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 1.67mg 0.36mg Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 3.2g Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.084mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.45mg Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 50mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 42mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.259mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 0.7µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.053mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.62mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 13µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.033g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g Drumstick tree

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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 ($)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.