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Spelt vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spelt and Mashed potato different?

  • Spelt has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium than Mashed potato.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 125% higher.
  • Spelt contains 24 times more Vitamin B1 than Mashed potato. While Spelt contains 0.364mg of Vitamin B1, Mashed potato contains only 0.015mg.

Spelt, uncooked and Fast foods, potato, mashed are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1332.3%
Contains more Magnesium +806.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +579.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1390.9%
Contains more Copper +1360%
Contains more Manganese +2943.9%
Contains more Selenium +1362.5%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +1332.3%
Contains more Magnesium +806.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +579.7%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +1390.9%
Contains more Copper +1360%
Contains more Manganese +2943.9%
Contains more Selenium +1362.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.9%
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +533.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +783%
Contains more Carbs +379.1%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Water +622.5%
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
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +783%
Contains more Carbs +379.1%
Contains more Other +42.1%
Contains more Fats +16%
Contains more Water +622.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.342
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.342

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +345.6%
Contains more Sucrose +490%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +20%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +345.6%
Contains more Sucrose +490%
Contains more Glucose +320%
Contains more Fructose +20%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 13.35g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 1.65g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 70.19g 14.65g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 89kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g 12.1g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 0.2g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 10.7g 1.3g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 18mg Spelt
Iron 4.44mg 0.31mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 15mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 59mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 286mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 306mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 0.22mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.035mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.098mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 0.8µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.42mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.015mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.015mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 1.08mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.12mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 9µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 3.6µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
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
Trans Fat 0.105g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 0.577g Spelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.32g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.