Spelt vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spelt and mars
- Spelt has more iron and fiber; however, mars is richer in calcium.
- Mars's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 56% more.
- Spelt contains 5 times more fiber than mars. Spelt contains 10.7g of fiber, while mars contains 2g.
- Spelt contains less sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +416.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +233.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +240.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +548.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +695.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.5% |
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Carbs
~72.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 130% | |
| Phosphorus | 401mg | 57% | |
| Copper | 0.511mg | 57% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.406g | 11.651g | 51% |
| Iron | 4.44mg | 0.86mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 43% | |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 2g | 35% |
| Magnesium | 136mg | 32% | |
| Zinc | 3.28mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 30% | |
| Fats | 2.43g | 19.32g | 26% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 21% | |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 21% | |
| Protein | 14.57g | 4.28g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 388mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 8% | |
| Calories | 338kcal | 475kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 70.19g | 72.4g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.49g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | 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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| Low Glycemic Index 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
32%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)