Khorasan wheat vs Spelt - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Khorasan wheat and Spelt different?
- Khorasan wheat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, while Spelt is higher in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Khorasan wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 127% more than Spelt.
- Khorasan wheat contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Spelt. Khorasan wheat contains 0.184mg of Vitamin B2, while Spelt contains 0.113mg.
Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Spelt, uncooked types were 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Zinc
+12.2%
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Calcium
+22.7%
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Iron
+17.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 136
Equal in Potassium - 388
Equal in Copper - 0.511
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Zinc
+12.2%
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Calcium
+22.7%
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Iron
+17.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 136
Equal in Potassium - 388
Equal in Copper - 0.511
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+55.5%
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Vitamin B2
+62.8%
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Vitamin B6
+12.6%
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Vitamin E
+29.5%
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Vitamin B5
+12.5%
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Vitamin K
+100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 10
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.843
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Vitamin B1
+55.5%
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Vitamin B2
+62.8%
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Vitamin B6
+12.6%
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Vitamin E
+29.5%
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Vitamin B5
+12.5%
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Vitamin K
+100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 10
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.843
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+14.1%
Equal in Protein - 14.57
Equal in Carbs - 70.19
Equal in Water - 11.02
Equal in Other - 1.79
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
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Fats
+14.1%
Equal in Protein - 14.57
Equal in Carbs - 70.19
Equal in Water - 11.02
Equal in Other - 1.79
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-51.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.621 g
Saturated Fat:
0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.258 g
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Saturated Fat
-51.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+108.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+102.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Maltose
+27.4%
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Glucose
+35.5%
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Fructose
+118.2%
Equal in Starch - 53.92
Equal in Sucrose - 0.59
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:
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
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Maltose
+27.4%
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Glucose
+35.5%
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Fructose
+118.2%
Equal in Starch - 53.92
Equal in Sucrose - 0.59
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 59.48g | 59.49g |
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Protein | 14.54g | 14.57g |
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Fats | 2.13g | 2.43g |
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Carbs | 70.58g | 70.19g |
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Calories | 337kcal | 338kcal |
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Starch | 52.41g | 53.92g |
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Fructose | 0.11g | 0.24g |
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Sugar | 7.84g | 6.82g |
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Fiber | 11.1g | 10.7g |
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Calcium | 22mg | 27mg |
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Iron | 3.77mg | 4.44mg |
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Magnesium | 130mg | 136mg |
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Phosphorus | 364mg | 401mg |
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Potassium | 403mg | 388mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 8mg |
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Zinc | 3.68mg | 3.28mg |
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Copper | 0.506mg | 0.511mg |
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Vitamin A | 10IU | 10IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 0.79mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.566mg | 0.364mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.184mg | 0.113mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.375mg | 6.843mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.949mg | 1.068mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.259mg | 0.23mg |
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Folate | 45µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 3.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0.132mg |
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Threonine | 0.442mg | 0.443mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.566mg | 0.552mg |
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Leucine | 1.112mg | 1.07mg |
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Lysine | 0.416mg | 0.409mg |
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Methionine | 0.251mg | 0.258mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.772mg | 0.737mg |
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Valine | 0.687mg | 0.681mg |
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Histidine | 0.379mg | 0.36mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.196g | 0.406g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.213g | 0.445g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.621g | 1.258g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | 0.065g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

35%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%

92%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Khorasan wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.