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Spelt vs. Pumpkin leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spelt and Pumpkin leaves different?

  • Spelt is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper, however, Pumpkin leaves are richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 32% higher.
  • Spelt contains 6 times more Zinc than Pumpkin leaves. While Spelt contains 1.25mg of Zinc, Pumpkin leaves contain only 0.2mg.

Spelt, cooked and Pumpkin leaves, raw 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.
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 27% 12% 38% 83% 44% 5.5% 45% 1.4% 46% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +525%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +344.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%

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 37% 117% 0% 0% 24% 30% 17% 2.5% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +158.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.094mg
~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
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.6%
Contains more FatsFats +112.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1034.8%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +90.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Pumpkin leaves Opinion
Calories 127kcal 19kcal Spelt
Protein 5.5g 3.15g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 0.4g Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Net carbs 22.54g 2.33g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 2.33g Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 38mg Spelt
Calcium 10mg 39mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 143mg 436mg Pumpkin leaves
Iron 1.67mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.133mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 0.2mg Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 104mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 11mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.355mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 0.9µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.094mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.128mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.92mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.042mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 13µg 36µg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Pumpkin leaves
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
23%
Pumpkin leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pumpkin leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.