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2. Tips for Cooking and Storage
3. Types of Spelt
4. Spelt Nutritional Value
5. Spelt Health Benefits

Spelt Facts

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Types of Spelt

Spelt Nutritional Value

Grains ” Spelt ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional Value per 100 g
Spelt, uncooked

Weight of Grain – 1 cup = 174 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	338	16.9%
Protein	g	14.57	29.1%
Total lipid (fat)	g	2.43	%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	70.19	%
Fiber, total dietary	g	10.7	%
Sugars, total	g	6.82
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	27	%
Iron, Fe	mg	4.44	24.6%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	136	%
Phosphorus, P	mg
Potassium, K	mg	388	%
Sodium, Na	mg	8	%
Zinc, Zn	mg	3.28	%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.511	%
Manganese, Mn	mg	2.983	%
Selenium, Se	mcg	11.7	%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	0.0	0.0
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.364	%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.113	%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	6.843	%
Pantothenic acid	mg	1.068	%
Vitamin (B-6)	mg	0.230	%
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	45	11.2%
Vitamin (B-12)	mcg	0.00
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.79	%
Beta-Tocopherol	mg	0.25
Gamma-Tocopherol	mg	1.71
Delta-Tocopherol	mg	0.00
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	3.6	%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.406	2%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.445
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	1.258
Cholesterol	mg	0
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	5
Alpha-Carotene	mcg	0
Beta-Cryptoxanthin	mcg	0
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	169

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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