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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 Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.4%
Contains more Potassium +160.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +662.8%
Contains more Copper +1116.7%
Contains more Manganese +2611.8%
Contains more Selenium +134%
Contains more Calcium +74.1%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.4%
Contains more Potassium +160.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +662.8%
Contains more Copper +1116.7%
Contains more Manganese +2611.8%
Contains more Selenium +134%
Contains more Calcium +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.
Spelt
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Contains more Vitamin E +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 42
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +191.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Fats +474.5%
Contains more Water +134.8%
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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +191.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Other +17%
Contains more Fats +474.5%
Contains more Water +134.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +578.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +578.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +210.6%
Contains more Glucose +12%
Contains more Maltose +1460.6%
Contains more Sucrose +5100%
Contains more Fructose +37.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
34% 60% 3%
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 Starch +210.6%
Contains more Glucose +12%
Contains more Maltose +1460.6%
Contains more Sucrose +5100%
Contains more Fructose +37.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 59.49g 53.04g Spelt
Protein 14.57g 5g Spelt
Fats 2.43g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 70.19g 53.64g Spelt
Calories 338kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 53.92g 17.36g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 6.82g 33.36g Spelt
Fiber 10.7g 0.6g Spelt
Calcium 27mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 4.44mg 1.48mg Spelt
Magnesium 136mg 8mg Spelt
Phosphorus 401mg 140mg Spelt
Potassium 388mg 149mg Spelt
Sodium 8mg 377mg Spelt
Zinc 3.28mg 0.43mg Spelt
Copper 0.511mg 0.042mg Spelt
Manganese 2.983mg 0.11mg Spelt
Selenium 11.7µg 5µg Spelt
Vitamin A 10IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.65mg Spelt
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.173mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 1.615mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.485mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.036mg Spelt
Folate 45µg 42µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 3.6µg 1.7µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.041mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0.204mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg 0.397mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg 0.198mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg 0.117mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.239mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg 0.249mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg 0.117mg Spelt
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.192g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.406g 4.811g Spelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.405g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.