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Sugar substitute vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Spelt different?

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 129% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 72 times more Sodium than Spelt. While Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, Spelt contains only 8mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Spelt, uncooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3155.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +894.9%
Contains more IronIron +2675%
Contains more CopperCopper +7200%
Contains more ZincZinc +8100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4912.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13459.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0.6% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1235%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +125.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +607.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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89% 8%
Starch: 53.92 g
Sucrose: 0.59 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 5.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +29.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +1431.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +75.2%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Spelt Opinion
Calories 347kcal 338kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 0g 2.43g Spelt
Net carbs 84.17g 59.49g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 70.19g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 136mg Spelt
Calcium 879mg 27mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 388mg Spelt
Iron 0.16mg 4.44mg Spelt
Sugar 4.03g 6.82g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 10.7g Spelt
Copper 0.007mg 0.511mg Spelt
Zinc 0.04mg 3.28mg Spelt
Starch 3.52g 53.92g Spelt
Phosphorus 8mg 401mg Spelt
Sodium 572mg 8mg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Manganese 0.022mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.23mg Spelt
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Folate 45µg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Fructose 0g 0.24g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Spelt
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
1%
Sugar substitute
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.406g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
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 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. 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/169745/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.