Grains & pasta

Spelt, uncooked

FDC 169745cup (174 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 64 · +0 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Spelt, uncooked is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 64 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 30 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of dietary fiber (38% DV), an excellent source of magnesium (32% DV), an excellent source of protein (29% DV). Most of its 338 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 14.6 g · 16%Carb 70.2 g · 78%Fat 2.4 g · 6%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories338 kcal17%
Total fat2.4 g3%
Saturated fat0.41 g2%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium8 mg0%
Carbohydrate70 g26%
Dietary fiber11 g38%
Sugars6.8 g
Protein15 g29%
Potassium388 mg8%
Calcium27 mg2%
Iron4.4 mg25%
Magnesium136 mg32%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.79 mg5%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 169745

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Dietary fiber38% DV
Magnesium32% DV
Protein29% DV
Iron25% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density64 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g15 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g11 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g8 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Wheat flour, whole-grainDensity 65 vs 64Wheat, hard whiteDensity 65 vs 64Bulgur, dryDensity 65 vs 64

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