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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.
Spelt
9
:
1
Mars
Contains more Iron +416.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
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 27% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +416.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Calcium +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.
Spelt
9
:
2
Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +1570%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1570%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
:
3
Mars
Contains more Protein +240.4%
Contains more Water +548.2%
Contains more Fats +695.1%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4
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
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +240.4%
Contains more Water +548.2%
Contains more Fats +695.1%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Carbs - 72.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
3
:
0
Mars
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Mars Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 70.4g Mars
Protein 14.57g 4.28g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 70.19g 72.4g Mars
Calories 338kcal 475kcal Mars
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g 58.94g Spelt
Fiber 10.7g 2g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 90mg Mars
Iron 4.44mg 0.86mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 136mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 167IU Mars
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Mars
Vitamin B1 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 45µg Spelt
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
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 12mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.131g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 11.651g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.245g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)

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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/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.