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Chocolate vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate and Spelt

  • Chocolate has more Copper, and Iron, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% more.
  • Chocolate contains 2 times more Copper than Spelt. Chocolate contains 1.028mg of Copper, while Spelt contains 0.511mg.
  • Spelt contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Spelt, uncooked.

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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 +107.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +290%
Equal in Magnesium - 136
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +107.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +290%
Equal in Magnesium - 136

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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1356%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1356%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1187.2%
Contains more Protein +198.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +1036.1%
Equal in Other - 1.79
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Fats +1187.2%
Contains more Protein +198.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +1036.1%
Equal in Other - 1.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2043.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2043.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +7739%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
89% 8%
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 Sucrose +7739%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
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.
Chocolate Spelt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 4.88g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 31.28g 2.43g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 546kcal 338kcal Chocolate
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0g 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 47.9g 6.82g Spelt
Fiber 7g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 56mg 27mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 4.44mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 136mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 559mg 388mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 2.01mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 1.028mg 0.511mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 3µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 50IU 10IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 45µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 3.6µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.112g Spelt
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.406g Spelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.445g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.258g Spelt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.065g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
10%
Chocolate
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.