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Spelt vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spelt and cheesecake?

  • Spelt is richer than cheesecake in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 124% more.
  • Spelt has 35 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. While spelt has 6.843mg of vitamin B3, cheesecake has only 0.195mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spelt is lower.
  • The glycemic index of cheesecake is lower.

We used Spelt, uncooked and Cheesecake commercially prepared types 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.
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331.1%
Contains more IronIron +604.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2455%
Contains more ZincZinc +543.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2030.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +88.9%

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.
Spelt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3409.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +342.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175.3%
Contains more OtherOther +98.9%
Contains more FatsFats +825.9%
Contains more WaterWater +313.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1840.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Cheesecake DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 0.14mg 124%
Copper 0.511mg 0.02mg 55%
Iron 4.44mg 0.63mg 48%
Phosphorus 401mg 93mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.406g 9.921g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.195mg 42%
Fiber 10.7g 0.4g 41%
Fats 2.43g 22.5g 31%
Magnesium 136mg 11mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.028mg 28%
Zinc 3.28mg 0.51mg 25%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 8.634g 20%
Sodium 8mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Protein 14.57g 5.5g 18%
Carbs 70.19g 25.5g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.052mg 14%
Selenium 11.7µg 5.2µg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.571mg 10%
Potassium 388mg 90mg 9%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Folate 45µg 18µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.193mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Calcium 27mg 51mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.56mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.602g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Calories 338kcal 321kcal 1%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 4.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 59.49g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0.133mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Cheesecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Spelt
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.515g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients
  2. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.