Spelt vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Spelt and Corn different?
- Spelt is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 40% higher.
- Spelt contains 20 times more Selenium than Corn. While Spelt contains 4µg of Selenium, Corn contains only 0.2µg.
Spelt, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
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Calcium
+233.3%
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Iron
+271.1%
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Magnesium
+88.5%
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Phosphorus
+94.8%
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Zinc
+101.6%
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Copper
+338.8%
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Manganese
+553.3%
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Selenium
+1900%
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Potassium
+52.4%
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Sodium
-80%
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+233.3%
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Iron
+271.1%
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Magnesium
+88.5%
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Phosphorus
+94.8%
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Zinc
+101.6%
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Copper
+338.8%
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Manganese
+553.3%
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Selenium
+1900%
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Potassium
+52.4%
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Sodium
-80%
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.
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Vitamin E
+188.9%
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Vitamin B1
+10.8%
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Vitamin B3
+52.7%
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Vitamin A
+6475%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B6
+73.8%
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Folate
+76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093
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Vitamin E
+188.9%
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Vitamin B1
+10.8%
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Vitamin B3
+52.7%
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Vitamin A
+6475%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B6
+73.8%
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Folate
+76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.093
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+61.3%
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Carbs
+26%
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Fats
+76.5%
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Water
+10.3%
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Protein
+61.3%
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+26%
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+76.5%
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+10.3%
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+172.9%
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Sucrose
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Glucose
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Fructose
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch
+172.9%
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Net carbs | 22.54g | 18.58g |
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| Protein | 5.5g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 0.85g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 26.44g | 20.98g |
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| Calories | 127kcal | 96kcal |
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| Starch | 19.57g | 7.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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| Sugar | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 1.67mg | 0.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 49mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 150mg | 77mg |
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| Potassium | 143mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 1.25mg | 0.62mg |
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| Copper | 0.215mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 1.091mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 4IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.57mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.139mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.091mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g |
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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
10%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)