Khorasan wheat vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are khorasan wheat and spelt different?
- Khorasan wheat has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, and magnesium than spelt.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for khorasan wheat is 141% higher.
- Khorasan wheat contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than spelt. While khorasan wheat contains 0.566mg of vitamin B1, spelt contains only 0.103mg.
- Khorasan wheat has a lower glycemic index (40) than spelt (63).
Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Spelt, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +165.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +142.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1937.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +134.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +449.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +513.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
0.85 g
Carbs:
26.44 g
Water:
66.56 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +164.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +501.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
52.41 g
Sucrose:
0.55 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
6.56 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
19.57 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +167.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 81.5µg | 4µg | 141% |
| Manganese | 2.735mg | 1.091mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 0.103mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.506mg | 0.215mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 364mg | 150mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 11.1g | 3.9g | 29% |
| Iron | 3.77mg | 1.67mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 2.57mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.68mg | 1.25mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 19% | |
| Magnesium | 130mg | 49mg | 19% |
| Protein | 14.54g | 5.5g | 18% |
| Carbs | 70.58g | 26.44g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Starch | 52.41g | 19.57g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.03mg | 12% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 127kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 403mg | 143mg | 8% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 4% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 2.13g | 0.85g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.196g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.213g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.48g | 22.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.442mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.112mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.687mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat 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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)