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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.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index (0) than spelt (63).

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% 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% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Manganese 1.091mg 0.259mg 36%
Vitamin B5 0.794mg 16%
Iron 1.67mg 0.36mg 16%
Copper 0.215mg 0.084mg 15%
Phosphorus 150mg 50mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.62mg 12%
Potassium 143mg 461mg 9%
Folate 13µg 44µg 8%
Starch 19.57g 8%
Protein 5.5g 2.1g 7%
Zinc 1.25mg 0.45mg 7%
Carbs 26.44g 8.53g 6%
Selenium 4µg 0.7µg 6%
Calories 127kcal 37kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.053mg 4%
Fiber 3.9g 3.2g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.074mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.12mg 3%
Sodium 5mg 42mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 30mg 2%
Magnesium 49mg 45mg 1%
Fats 0.85g 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 22.54g 5.33g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.003g 0%

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.