Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Corn VS Raw Spelt

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Corn	10%	11%	79%
Raw Spelt	16%	6%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Corn	Raw Spelt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	12.6% 365kcal	11.7% 338kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.9% 4.74g	2.5% 2.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.1% 0.67g	1.27% 0.41g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.06% 0.065g	4.06% 0.065g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	12.3% 2.1g	7% 1.2g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	57% 74.3g	54% 70g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.88% 0.64g	9.4% 6.82g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0.33% 0.24g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0.84g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.59g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	19.2% 7.3g	28% 10.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	17% 9.4g	26% 14.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Corn	Raw Spelt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.22% 11μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	32% 0.39mg	30.3% 0.36mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	15.5% 0.2mg	8.7% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	22.7% 3.63mg	42.8% 6.84mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.5% 0.42mg	21.4% 1.07mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	48% 0.62mg	17.7% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	34.7% 10.4μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	4.75% 19μg	11.3% 45μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	3.27% 0.49mg	5.27% 0.79mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0.25% 0.3μg	3% 3.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Corn	Raw Spelt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.7% 7mg	2.7% 27mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	35% 0.31mg	56.8% 0.51mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	34% 2.7mg	55.5% 4.44mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	30.2% 127mg	32.4% 136mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	21% 0.49mg	130% 3mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	204% 92μg	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	30% 210mg	57.3% 401mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.44% 287mg	11.4% 388mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	28% 15.5μg	21.3% 11.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.33% 35mg	0.53% 8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	20% 2.2mg	30% 3.28mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.28% 10.4g	0.3% 11g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Corn VS Raw Spelt per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Corn versus 100 g of Raw Spelt to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Corn vs Raw Spelt:

• 100 grams of Corn have 1.8 times more Vitamin B2 and 2.7 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Spelt.
• While 100 g of Uncooked Spelt contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B3, 2.5 times more Vitamin B5, 2.4 times more Vitamin B9, 1.6 times more Vitamin E and 12 times more Vitamin K than Yellow Corn Grain .
• Both Corn and Raw Spelt provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Corn have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Yellow Corn Grain as well as Uncooked Spelt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Corn vs Raw Spelt:

• 100 grams of Corn have 1.3 times more Selenium and 4.4 times more Sodium than Raw Spelt.
• While 100 g of Uncooked Spelt contain 3.9 times more Calcium, 1.6 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Iron, 6.2 times more Manganese, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium and 1.5 times more Zinc than Yellow Corn Grain .
• Both Corn and Raw Spelt contain similar levels of Magnesium per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Corn lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Corn have 2 times more Fat, 1.6 times more Saturated Fat and 1.8 times more Omega 6 than Raw Spelt.
• While 100 g of Uncooked Spelt contain 10.7 times more Sugars, 1.5 times more Fiber and 1.5 times more Protein than Yellow Corn Grain .
• Both Corn and Raw Spelt offer comparable quantities of Energy, Omega 3 and Carbohydrate per 100 grams.