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Oatmeal vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oatmeal and Spelt

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 54% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
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Spelt
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +256.9%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +225.8%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +256.9%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Magnesium +88.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +101.6%
Contains more Copper +225.8%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%

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 +10725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
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 +10725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +271.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +132.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Contains more Other +14%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 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 Fats +60%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +132.1%
Contains more Carbs +126.6%
Contains more Other +14%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +88.7%
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +88.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 2.37g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 1.36g 0.85g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 68kcal 127kcal Spelt
Starch 10.37g 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 0.46g Spelt
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 80mg 10mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 1.67mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 77mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 61mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 49mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.62mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.066mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.558mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 5µg 4µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 4IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.103mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.03mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 2.57mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.08mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 13µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.226g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal 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
27%
Oatmeal
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.