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Spelt vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spelt and Chocolate

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, and Iron.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 91% more.
  • Spelt contains 15 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. Spelt contains 0.364mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate contains 0.025mg.
  • Spelt contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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
Spelt
5
:
5
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +290%
Contains more Calcium +107.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 146
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +63.2%
Contains more Manganese +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +290%
Contains more Calcium +107.4%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Copper +101.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 146

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
Spelt
8
:
3
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Vitamin E +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1356%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%
Spelt
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%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1356%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +843.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
4
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Protein +198.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +1036.1%
Contains more Fats +1187.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7
Spelt
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
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +198.6%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +1036.1%
Contains more Fats +1187.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
2
:
1
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2043.8%
Spelt
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2043.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
Spelt
4
:
2
Chocolate
Chocolate
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7739%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Spelt
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
Chocolate
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +7739%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 54.17g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 4.88g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 70.19g 61.17g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 0g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g 47.9g Spelt
Fiber 10.7g 7g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 4.44mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 136mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 401mg 206mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 8mg 24mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 2.01mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 2.983mg 1.419mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 3µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.54mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.025mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.05mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.725mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.297mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.042mg Spelt
Folate 45µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 3.6µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.112g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 18.519g Spelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.092g Spelt
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Chocolate
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
35%
Spelt
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.113g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.