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Spelt vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between spelt and toffee

  • The amount of manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B1 in spelt is higher than in toffee.
  • Spelt covers your daily need for manganese, 130% more than toffee.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spelt is lower.
  • Toffee has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of toffee is 51, while the glycemic index of spelt is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spelt, uncooked and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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%
Toffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 10% 4.5% 1.1% 1% 3.3% 14% 18% 0.26% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +660.8%
Contains more IronIron +14700%
Contains more CopperCopper +16933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1153.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149050%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1362.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.9%

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%
Toffee
4
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 0.67% 106% 19% 0% 2% 16% 0.54% 8% 2.1% 14% 7% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23496.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +697%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +19%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
4
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
Toffee
1
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1261.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1903.6%
Contains more OtherOther +96.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1247.7%
~equal in Carbs ~64.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
2
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Toffee
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.565 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.222 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1914.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.222g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Toffee DV% diff.
Manganese 2.983mg 0.002mg 130%
Saturated fat 0.406g 20.565g 92%
Copper 0.511mg 0.003mg 56%
Iron 4.44mg 0.03mg 55%
Phosphorus 401mg 32mg 53%
Fats 2.43g 32.75g 47%
Fiber 10.7g 0g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.843mg 0.029mg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 319µg 35%
Magnesium 136mg 4mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.364mg 0.008mg 30%
Zinc 3.28mg 0.12mg 29%
Protein 14.57g 1.07g 27%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.445g 8.964g 21%
Selenium 11.7µg 0.8µg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.068mg 0.134mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.009mg 17%
Folate 45µg 2µg 11%
Calories 338kcal 560kcal 11%
Potassium 388mg 51mg 10%
Sodium 8mg 135mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.068mg 3%
Carbs 70.19g 64.72g 2%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 0.94mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 34mg 1%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 2.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 59.49g 64.72g N/A
Sugar 6.82g 63.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.674g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.258g 1.222g 0%
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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spelt Toffee
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
14%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
Spelt
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.