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Spelt vs. Rosemary — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spelt and Rosemary

  • Spelt has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Rosemary has more Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Rosemary is 62% higher.
  • Rosemary has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Spelt. Spelt has 2.57mg of Vitamin B3, while Rosemary has 0.912mg.

Food types used in this article are Spelt, cooked and Rosemary, fresh.

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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 65% 95% 59% 249% 100% 25% 28% 3.4% 125% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3070%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.1%
Contains more IronIron +298.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%

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 73% 175% 0% 0% 9% 35% 17% 48% 78% 0% 0% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +73000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +406.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more FolateFolate +738.5%
~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
3% 6% 21% 68% 2%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 5.86 g
Carbs: 20.7 g
Water: 67.77 g
Other: 2.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.7%
Contains more FatsFats +589.4%
Contains more OtherOther +263.1%
~equal in Water ~67.77g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Rosemary Opinion
Calories 127kcal 131kcal Rosemary
Protein 5.5g 3.31g Spelt
Fats 0.85g 5.86g Rosemary
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Rosemary
Net carbs 22.54g 6.6g Spelt
Carbs 26.44g 20.7g Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 91mg Rosemary
Calcium 10mg 317mg Rosemary
Potassium 143mg 668mg Rosemary
Iron 1.67mg 6.65mg Rosemary
Fiber 3.9g 14.1g Rosemary
Copper 0.215mg 0.301mg Rosemary
Zinc 1.25mg 0.93mg Spelt
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 66mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 26mg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU 2924IU Rosemary
Vitamin A 0µg 146µg Rosemary
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.96mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.036mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.152mg Rosemary
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 0.912mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Rosemary
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.336mg Rosemary
Folate 13µg 109µg Rosemary
Saturated Fat 2.838g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 1.16g Rosemary
Polyunsaturated fat 0.901g Rosemary
Tryptophan 0.051mg Rosemary
Threonine 0.136mg Rosemary
Isoleucine 0.136mg Rosemary
Leucine 0.249mg Rosemary
Lysine 0.143mg Rosemary
Methionine 0.047mg Rosemary
Phenylalanine 0.169mg Rosemary
Valine 0.165mg Rosemary
Histidine 0.066mg Rosemary

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Rosemary
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
40%
Rosemary
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
75%
Rosemary

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.838g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rosemary
Rosemary 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 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. Rosemary - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173473/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.