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Spelt vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between spelt and taco

  • Spelt has more manganese, copper, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 119% more.
  • Spelt contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than taco. Spelt contains 0.364mg of vitamin B1, while taco contains 0.05mg.
  • Spelt contains less saturated fat.
  • Spelt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Taco
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +325%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains more IronIron +273.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +563.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1098%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +229.6%

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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Taco
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +628%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
3
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
Taco
2
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +253.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14%
Contains more FatsFats +422.6%
Contains more WaterWater +417.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +891.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
4
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
Taco
1
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +264.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +47.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +320%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Taco DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 0.249mg 119%
Copper 0.511mg 0.077mg 48%
Iron 4.44mg 1.19mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 1.65mg 32%
Phosphorus 401mg 178mg 32%
Fiber 10.7g 3.9g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.05mg 26%
Magnesium 136mg 32mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.406g 4.384g 18%
Carbs 70.19g 19.85g 17%
Sodium 8mg 397mg 17%
Starch 53.92g 14.78g 16%
Fats 2.43g 12.7g 16%
Zinc 3.28mg 1.75mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 3.042g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.09mg 11%
Protein 14.57g 8.86g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 4.411g 10%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 15.3µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Folate 45µg 19µg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 338kcal 226kcal 6%
Calcium 27mg 89mg 6%
Potassium 388mg 209mg 5%
Selenium 11.7µg 9.2µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.06mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 59.49g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Spelt
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.978g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.