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Sugar substitute vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Spelt

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily Calcium needs 87% more than Spelt.
  • Spelt has 114 times less Sodium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Spelt has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Spelt, cooked.

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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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
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9
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +8690%
Contains more Iron +943.8%
Contains more Magnesium +716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1775%
Contains more Potassium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +3025%
Contains more Copper +2971.4%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%
Sugar substitute
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +8690%
Contains more Iron +943.8%
Contains more Magnesium +716.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1775%
Contains more Potassium +266.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +3025%
Contains more Copper +2971.4%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%

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.
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
1
:
9
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Sugar substitute
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Spelt
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
3
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Carbs +220.6%
Contains more Other +520%
Contains more Protein +167%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +628.2%
Sugar substitute
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Spelt
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Carbs +220.6%
Contains more Other +520%
Contains more Protein +167%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +628.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
2
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +456%
Sugar substitute
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Spelt
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +456%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 22.54g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 84.77g 26.44g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 127kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 4.03g Spelt
Fiber 0.6g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 879mg 10mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 6mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 8mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 39mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 572mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.04mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.007mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.022mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.03mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 13µg Spelt

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Spelt
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
1%
Sugar substitute
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.