Spelt vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between spelt and pound cake
- Spelt is richer than pound cake in manganese, copper, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, and zinc.
- Spelt covers your daily manganese needs 125% more than pound cake.
- Spelt has 18 times more fiber than pound cake. Spelt has 10.7g of fiber, while pound cake has 0.6g.
- Spelt is lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 | +1600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +662.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2611.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +134% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.1% |
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 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +323.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +538.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
Other:
1.79 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +191.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +474.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +134.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +578.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +210.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +12% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1460.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5100% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +37.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 0.11mg | 125% |
| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.042mg | 52% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 0.6g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 401mg | 140mg | 37% |
| Iron | 4.44mg | 1.48mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 1.615mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 136mg | 8mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.43mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.406g | 4.811g | 20% |
| Protein | 14.57g | 5g | 19% |
| Fats | 2.43g | 13.96g | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.173mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 377mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.036mg | 15% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 17.36g | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.443mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 3.419g | 14% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 11.7µg | 5µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.485mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 388mg | 149mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 3.02g | 6% |
| Carbs | 70.19g | 53.64g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 34IU | 4% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 47mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 338kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Folate | 45µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 0.65mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59.49g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.82g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.681mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.