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Spaghetti vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spaghetti and Spelt

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Spaghetti's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Spelt, cooked.

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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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +560%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +234%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.6%
Contains more Potassium +225%
Contains more Zinc +145.1%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +238.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +560%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +234%
Contains more Magnesium +172.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.6%
Contains more Potassium +225%
Contains more Zinc +145.1%
Contains more Copper +115%
Contains more Manganese +238.8%

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 E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 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 E +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Other +132.1%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Fats - 0.85
Equal in Water - 66.56
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Carbs +16.7%
Contains more Other +132.1%
Equal in Protein - 5.5
Equal in Fats - 0.85
Equal in Water - 66.56

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +32.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +32.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 22.54g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 5.5g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 0.85g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 26.44g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 127kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g 19.57g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g Spelt
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 7mg 10mg Spelt
Iron 0.5mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 18mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 58mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 44mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 1mg 5mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.1mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.322mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 26.4µg 4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.112mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 7µg 13µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.