Spaghetti vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Spaghetti and Spelt

Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc.
Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 116% higher.
Spaghetti has 2 times more Selenium than Spelt. While Spaghetti has 26.4µg of Selenium, Spelt has only 11.7µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Spelt, uncooked.

Infographic

Infographic link

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.

Spaghetti

Spelt

Contains less Sodium -87.5%

Contains more Selenium +125.6%

Contains more Calcium +285.7%

Contains more Iron +788%

Contains more Magnesium +655.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +591.4%

Contains more Potassium +781.8%

Contains more Zinc +543.1%

Contains more Copper +411%

Contains more Manganese +826.4%

Spaghetti

Spelt

Contains less Sodium -87.5%

Contains more Selenium +125.6%

Contains more Calcium +285.7%

Contains more Iron +788%

Contains more Magnesium +655.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +591.4%

Contains more Potassium +781.8%

Contains more Zinc +543.1%

Contains more Copper +411%

Contains more Manganese +826.4%

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.

Spaghetti

Spelt

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +1216.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1720%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +465%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1610.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +853.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +369.4%

Contains more Folate +542.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Spaghetti

Spelt

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +1216.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1720%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +465%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +1610.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +853.6%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +369.4%

Contains more Folate +542.9%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Spaghetti

Spelt

Contains more Water +463.8%

Contains more Protein +151.2%

Contains more Fats +161.3%

Contains more Carbs +127.4%

Contains more Other +539.3%

Spaghetti

Protein: 5.8 g

Fats: 0.93 g

Carbs: 30.86 g

Water: 62.13 g

Other: 0.28 g

Spelt

Protein: 14.57 g

Fats: 2.43 g

Carbs: 70.19 g

Water: 11.02 g

Other: 1.79 g

Contains more Water +463.8%

Contains more Protein +151.2%

Contains more Fats +161.3%

Contains more Carbs +127.4%

Contains more Other +539.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Spaghetti

Spelt

Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.9%

Spaghetti

Saturated Fat: 0.176 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g

Spelt

Saturated Fat: 0.406 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +239.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Spaghetti

Spelt

Contains more Starch +107.3%

Contains more Sucrose +555.6%

Contains more Glucose +2000%

Contains more Fructose +700%

Contains more Maltose +1187.5%

Spaghetti

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

Spelt

Starch: 53.92 g

Sucrose: 0.59 g

Glucose: 0.84 g

Fructose: 0.24 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 5.15 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +107.3%

Contains more Sucrose +555.6%

Contains more Glucose +2000%

Contains more Fructose +700%

Contains more Maltose +1187.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	29.06g	59.49g
Protein	5.8g	14.57g
Fats	0.93g	2.43g
Carbs	30.86g	70.19g
Calories	158kcal	338kcal
Starch	26.01g	53.92g
Fructose	0.03g	0.24g
Sugar	0.56g	6.82g
Fiber	1.8g	10.7g
Calcium	7mg	27mg
Iron	0.5mg	4.44mg
Magnesium	18mg	136mg
Phosphorus	58mg	401mg
Potassium	44mg	388mg
Sodium	1mg	8mg
Zinc	0.51mg	3.28mg
Copper	0.1mg	0.511mg
Manganese	0.322mg	2.983mg
Selenium	26.4µg	11.7µg
Vitamin A	0IU	10IU
Vitamin E	0.06mg	0.79mg
Vitamin B1	0.02mg	0.364mg
Vitamin B2	0.02mg	0.113mg
Vitamin B3	0.4mg	6.843mg
Vitamin B5	0.112mg	1.068mg
Vitamin B6	0.049mg	0.23mg
Folate	7µg	45µg
Vitamin K	0µg	3.6µg
Tryptophan	0.083mg	0.132mg
Threonine	0.206mg	0.443mg
Isoleucine	0.228mg	0.552mg
Leucine	0.44mg	1.07mg
Lysine	0.133mg	0.409mg
Methionine	0.065mg	0.258mg
Phenylalanine	0.297mg	0.737mg
Valine	0.262mg	0.681mg
Histidine	0.132mg	0.36mg
Saturated Fat	0.176g	0.406g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.131g	0.445g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.326g	1.258g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.024g	0.065g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low Calories diet

Low Glycemic Index diet

is better in case of low diet


Low Fats diet
Low Carbs diet
Low Calories diet
Low Glycemic Index diet

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

35%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

30%

119%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Spelt is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is cheaper?

Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Spaghetti vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Spaghetti and Spelt

Infographic

Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

References