Spelt vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Spelt and Potato
- Spelt has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C.
- Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 121% more.
- Spelt contains 11 times more Zinc than Potato. Spelt contains 3.28mg of Zinc, while Potato contains 0.3mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.
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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 | +491.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +448.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +364.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +993.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +603.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1391.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2825% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
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 AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +7800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +349.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +545% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +262% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.6% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +610.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +301.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +619.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +22150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2895.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +252.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +247.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +171% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.26g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 338kcal | 77kcal |
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| Protein | 14.57g | 2.05g |
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| Fats | 2.43g | 0.09g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 59.49g | 15.39g |
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| Carbs | 70.19g | 17.49g |
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| Magnesium | 136mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 388mg | 425mg |
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| Iron | 4.44mg | 0.81mg |
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| Sugar | 6.82g | 0.82g |
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| Fiber | 10.7g | 2.1g |
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| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.11mg |
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| Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.3mg |
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| Starch | 53.92g | 15.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 401mg | 57mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 0.2mg |
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 1.061mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.298mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 12.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.406g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.445g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.042g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0.021mg |
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| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0.067mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0.066mg |
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| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0.107mg |
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| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0.032mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.081mg |
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| Valine | 0.681mg | 0.103mg |
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| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.035mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.26g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.381g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)