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Spelt vs. Wheat, hard red winter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spelt and wheat, hard red winter

  • The amount of manganese, selenium, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6 in wheat, hard red winter is higher than in spelt.
  • Wheat, hard red winter covers your daily need for manganese, 126% more than spelt.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, cooked and Wheat, hard red winter.

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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 90% 8.7% 32% 120% 145% 72% 123% 0.26% 520% 386%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.8%
Contains more IronIron +91%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +112%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +265.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1667.5%

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
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 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 0% 0% 20% 0% 96% 27% 102% 57% 69% 0% 4.8% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
13% 71% 13%
Protein: 12.61 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 71.18 g
Water: 13.1 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +408.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.3%
Contains more FatsFats +81.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.2%
Contains more OtherOther +141.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Wheat, hard red winter DV% diff.
Manganese 1.091mg 3.985mg 126%
Selenium 4µg 70.7µg 121%
Fiber 3.9g 12.2g 33%
Copper 0.215mg 0.434mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.383mg 23%
Phosphorus 150mg 288mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.954mg 19%
Iron 1.67mg 3.19mg 19%
Magnesium 49mg 126mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 5.464mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.3mg 17%
Carbs 26.44g 71.18g 15%
Protein 5.5g 12.61g 14%
Zinc 1.25mg 2.65mg 13%
Calories 127kcal 327kcal 10%
Starch 19.57g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.115mg 7%
Potassium 143mg 363mg 6%
Folate 13µg 38µg 6%
Choline 31.2mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 1.01mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.627g 4%
Calcium 10mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.269g 1%
Fats 0.85g 1.54g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 22.54g 58.98g N/A
Sugar 0.41g N/A
Sodium 5mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.16mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0%
Leucine 0.854mg 0%
Lysine 0.335mg 0%
Methionine 0.201mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.592mg 0%
Valine 0.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Wheat, hard red winter
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Wheat, hard red winter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
150%
Wheat, hard red winter

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat, hard red winter
Wheat, hard red winter contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat, hard red winter
Wheat, hard red winter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat, hard red winter
Wheat, hard red winter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat, hard red winter
Wheat, hard red winter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wheat, hard red winter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168890/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.