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Somen noodles vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Somen noodles and Spelt different?

  • Spelt is higher than Somen noodles in Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Manganese 37% more than Somen noodles.
  • Somen noodles contains 32 times more Sodium than Spelt. Somen noodles contains 161mg of Sodium, while Spelt contains 5mg.

Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked and Spelt, cooked 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +221.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2350%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +393.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +468.2%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +334.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 20% 2% 12% 3% 22% 6% 9% 33% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +221.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2350%
Contains more Phosphorus +455.6%
Contains more Potassium +393.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +468.2%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +334.7%

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.
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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +550%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 8% 2% 11% 3% 2% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.4%
Contains more Folate +550%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +372.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56
4% 28% 68%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 27.54 g
Water: 67.91 g
Other: 0.37 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +37.5%
Contains more Fats +372.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Somen noodles Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Somen noodles Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 27.54g 22.54g Somen noodles
Protein 4g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 0.18g 0.85g Spelt
Carbs 27.54g 26.44g Somen noodles
Calories 131kcal 127kcal Somen noodles
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 8mg 10mg Spelt
Iron 0.52mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 2mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 27mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 29mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 161mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.22mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.025mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.251mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.033mg 0.03mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B3 0.097mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Somen noodles
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 2µg 13µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.051mg Somen noodles
Threonine 0.106mg Somen noodles
Isoleucine 0.155mg Somen noodles
Leucine 0.274mg Somen noodles
Lysine 0.077mg Somen noodles
Methionine 0.062mg Somen noodles
Phenylalanine 0.194mg Somen noodles
Valine 0.171mg Somen noodles
Histidine 0.081mg Somen noodles
Saturated Fat 0.025g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.021g Somen noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Somen noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Somen noodles Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
2%
Somen noodles
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Somen noodles
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Somen noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168909/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.