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Spelt vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spelt and Triticale

  • Spelt has more Vitamin B3, however, Triticale is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Magnesium, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Triticale covers your daily Manganese needs 92% more than Spelt.
  • Triticale has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Spelt. Spelt has 2.57mg of Vitamin B3, while Triticale has 1.43mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spelt, cooked and Triticale.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 3% 13% 63% 72% 34% 64% 0.65% 142% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +176%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.2%
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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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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% 0.24% 5.2% 0% 26% 6.9% 48% 0% 18% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +461.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spelt
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6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +533.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.3%
Contains more FatsFats +145.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.8%
Contains more OtherOther +241.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spelt Triticale Opinion
Calories 127kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 5.5g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.85g 2.09g Triticale
Net carbs 22.54g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 26.44g 72.13g Triticale
Magnesium 49mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 10mg 37mg Triticale
Potassium 143mg 332mg Triticale
Iron 1.67mg 2.57mg Triticale
Fiber 3.9g Spelt
Copper 0.215mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 1.25mg 3.45mg Triticale
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Phosphorus 150mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 1.091mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 4µg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 2.57mg 1.43mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.138mg Triticale
Folate 13µg 73µg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.366g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g Triticale
Polyunsaturated fat 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spelt Triticale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
9%
Spelt
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spelt
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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/169746/nutrients
  2. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.