Oatmeal vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and spelt
- Oatmeal has more iron and vitamin A, while spelt has more manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 105% more than oatmeal.
- Spelt has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 CalciumCalcium | +196.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +423.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +536.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +674.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +429% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +420.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +434.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +236.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +662.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +514.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +501.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +195.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +420% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +103.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 2.983mg | 105% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.511mg | 49% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 401mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 10.7g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 136mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 3.28mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 6.843mg | 24% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 14.57g | 24% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 70.19g | 20% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 4.44mg | 19% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 53.92g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 1.068mg | 15% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 338kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 11.7µg | 12% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 388mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.364mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.113mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.258g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 3.6µg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 2.43g | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.406g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Folate | 44µg | 45µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.445g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.18g)
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 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.