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Spelt vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spelt and Turkey meat?

  • Spelt is higher in Manganese, Fiber, and Copper, yet Turkey meat is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 47% more.

We used Spelt, cooked and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted types 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.
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +131.2%
Contains more Manganese +7692.9%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.4%
Contains more Selenium +645%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +53.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +131.2%
Contains more Manganese +7692.9%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.7%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains more Zinc +98.4%
Contains more Selenium +645%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.9%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.9%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +43966.7%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Protein +419.1%
Contains more Fats +769.4%
Equal in Water - 63.52
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +43966.7%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Protein +419.1%
Contains more Fats +769.4%
Equal in Water - 63.52

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 22.54g 0.06g Spelt
Protein 5.5g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.85g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 26.44g 0.06g Spelt
Calories 127kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g 0g Spelt
Calcium 10mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.67mg 1.09mg Spelt
Magnesium 49mg 30mg Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 143mg 239mg Turkey meat
Sodium 5mg 103mg Spelt
Zinc 1.25mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.215mg 0.093mg Spelt
Manganese 1.091mg 0.014mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 4IU 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.07mg Spelt
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.045mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 13µg 9µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.101g Spelt
Saturated Fat 2.155g Spelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Spelt
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.