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Spelt vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spelt and lettuce

  • Spelt has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, iron, zinc, and magnesium; however, lettuce has more vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for lettuce is 148% higher.
  • Lettuce has 7 times less copper than spelt. Spelt has 0.215mg of copper, while lettuce has 0.029mg.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index than lettuce.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, cooked and Lettuce, green leaf, 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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.9%
Contains more IronIron +94.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +641.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +594.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +417.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%

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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +585.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.4%
Contains more FatsFats +466.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +821.3%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
~equal in Other ~0.64g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spelt Lettuce
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 Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin A 0µg 370µg 41%
Manganese 1.091mg 0.25mg 37%
Copper 0.215mg 0.029mg 21%
Phosphorus 150mg 29mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.375mg 14%
Iron 1.67mg 0.86mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg 10%
Fiber 3.9g 1.3g 10%
Zinc 1.25mg 0.18mg 10%
Magnesium 49mg 13mg 9%
Starch 19.57g 0g 8%
Carbs 26.44g 2.87g 8%
Protein 5.5g 1.36g 8%
Calories 127kcal 15kcal 6%
Folate 13µg 38µg 6%
Selenium 4µg 0.6µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.07mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 36mg 3%
Potassium 143mg 194mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Fats 0.85g 0.15g 1%
Sodium 5mg 28mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 22.54g 1.57g N/A
Sugar 0.78g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.22mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Lettuce
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
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce 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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.