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Spätzle vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spätzle and Amaranth grain

  • Spätzle has more Selenium, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Spätzle contains 28 times more Sodium than Amaranth grain. Spätzle contains 165mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Amaranth grain, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Selenium +334.5%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +255.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Manganese +171.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Selenium +334.5%
Contains more Calcium +291.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +209.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.7%
Contains more Potassium +255.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +32.3%
Contains more Copper +52%
Contains more Manganese +171.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 0% 8% 5% 8% 16% 11% 6% 12% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.7%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +54%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Carbs +34.6%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +54%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 16.59g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 3.8g Spätzle
Fats 2.07g 1.58g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 18.69g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 102kcal Spätzle
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.4g Amaranth grain
Fiber 1.2g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 12mg 47mg Amaranth grain
Iron 0.6mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 76mg 148mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 38mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 165mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.65mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.098mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.315mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 23.9µg 5.5µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.235mg Spätzle
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 7µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.09µg Spätzle
Tryptophan 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 29mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.029g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 0.419g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Amaranth grain
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
6%
Spätzle
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain 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. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/nutrients
  2. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.