Spelt vs Pasta - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Spelt and Pasta
- Pasta contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Spelt.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Spelt is 120% higher.
- Pasta has 8 times less Magnesium than Spelt. Spelt has 136mg of Magnesium, while Pasta has 18mg.
Food types used in this article are Spelt, uncooked and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+350%
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Iron
+289.5%
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Magnesium
+655.6%
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Phosphorus
+536.5%
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Potassium
+1516.7%
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Zinc
+485.7%
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Copper
+449.5%
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Sodium
-25%
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Calcium
+350%
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Iron
+289.5%
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Magnesium
+655.6%
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Phosphorus
+536.5%
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Potassium
+1516.7%
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Zinc
+485.7%
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Copper
+449.5%
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Sodium
-25%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+74.2%
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Vitamin B3
+589.8%
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Vitamin B5
+483.6%
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Vitamin B6
+576.5%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Folate
+42.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+74.2%
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Vitamin B3
+589.8%
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Vitamin B5
+483.6%
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Vitamin B6
+576.5%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+32.7%
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Folate
+42.2%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 glycemic index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 59.49g | 24.93g |
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| Protein | 14.57g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 2.43g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 70.19g | 24.93g |
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| Calories | 338kcal | 131kcal |
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| Starch | 53.92g | g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | g |
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| Sugar | 6.82g | g |
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| Fiber | 10.7g | g |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 4.44mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 136mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 401mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 388mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.6µg | µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.681mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.103mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.406g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.445g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.429g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
35
16
Mineral Summary Score
92
17
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
87%
31%
Carbohydrates
70%
25%
Fats
11%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.