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Spelt vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spelt and Gratin

  • The amount of Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Zinc in Spelt is higher than in Gratin.
  • Spelt covers your daily need of Manganese 123% more than Gratin.
  • Spelt contains 7 times more Iron than Gratin. While Spelt contains 4.44mg of Iron, Gratin contains only 0.64mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spelt is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, uncooked and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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
8
:
2
Gratin
Contains more Iron +593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +375.4%
Contains more Copper +219.4%
Contains more Manganese +1752.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +340.7%
Equal in Potassium - 396
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +580%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +375.4%
Contains more Copper +219.4%
Contains more Manganese +1752.8%
Contains more Selenium +333.3%
Contains more Calcium +340.7%
Equal in Potassium - 396

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
7
:
4
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +589.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
:
3
Gratin
Contains more Protein +187.9%
Contains more Carbs +522.8%
Contains more Fats +212.3%
Contains more Water +571.5%
Contains more Other +16.2%
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
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +187.9%
Contains more Carbs +522.8%
Contains more Fats +212.3%
Contains more Water +571.5%
Contains more Other +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
:
1
Gratin
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.9%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +355.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 9.47g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 5.06g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 7.59g Gratin
Carbs 70.19g 11.27g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 132kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Gratin
Fiber 10.7g 1.8g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 4.44mg 0.64mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 20mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 113mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 8mg 433mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 0.69mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.16mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.161mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 2.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.064mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.993mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.387mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.174mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 11µg Spelt
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.07mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 0.192mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.284mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.443mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.381mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg 0.117mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.254mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.325mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.151mg Spelt
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 4.733g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 0.276g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Gratin
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
15%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.327g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.