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Noodles vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Noodles and Spelt

  • Noodles is richer in Selenium, while Spelt is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Spelt covers your daily Manganese needs 116% more than Noodles.
  • Noodles has 2 times more Selenium than Spelt. Noodles has 23.9µg of Selenium, while Spelt has 11.7µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
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Spelt
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +202%
Contains more Magnesium +547.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.6%
Contains more Potassium +921.1%
Contains more Zinc +404.6%
Contains more Copper +421.4%
Contains more Manganese +847%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +104.3%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +202%
Contains more Magnesium +547.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +427.6%
Contains more Potassium +921.1%
Contains more Zinc +404.6%
Contains more Copper +421.4%
Contains more Manganese +847%

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 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 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% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Folate +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +364.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +306.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Water +514.6%
Contains more Protein +220.9%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +179%
Contains more Other +258%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 Water +514.6%
Contains more Protein +220.9%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +179%
Contains more Other +258%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.406
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.406

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1375%
Contains more Glucose +1100%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1616.7%
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1375%
Contains more Glucose +1100%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +1616.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 4.54g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 2.07g 2.43g Spelt
Carbs 25.16g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 138kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0g 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 0.4g 6.82g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 12mg 27mg Spelt
Iron 1.47mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 21mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 76mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 38mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 8mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.098mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.315mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 23.9µg 11.7µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 10IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin D 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.113mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 84µg 45µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.138mg 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 0.365mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.137mg 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.086mg 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.22mg 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.121mg 0.36mg Spelt
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.029g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.406g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.445g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 1.258g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.