Salsa vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and spelt different?
- Spelt is higher than salsa in phosphorus, copper, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Spelt covers your daily need for phosphorus, 53% more than salsa.
- Salsa contains 54 times more sodium than spelt. Salsa contains 430mg of sodium, while spelt contains 8mg.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Spelt, uncooked types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +750% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +98.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1829.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1236.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2825% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +628% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +533.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +714% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +871.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1115% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +902.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2681.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1075.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 130% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 401mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.511mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 10.7g | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 6.843mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 136mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 4.44mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 3.28mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.364mg | 26% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 14.57g | 26% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 21% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 70.19g | 21% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 11.7µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 338kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 1.258g | 8% |
| Folate | 19µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 388mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 2.43g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.406g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.445g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 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
9%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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 ($)