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Spätzle vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spätzle and Buckwheat

  • Spätzle is richer in Selenium, while Buckwheat is higher in Magnesium, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Spätzle covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Buckwheat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Buckwheat groats, roasted, 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 Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Equal in Zinc - 0.61
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 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +142.9%
Contains more Potassium +131.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +49%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 70
Equal in Zinc - 0.61

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +233.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +233.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.2%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Water +11.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +209%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 17.24g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 3.38g Spätzle
Fats 2.07g 0.62g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 19.94g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 92kcal Spätzle
Fructose 0g 0.1g Buckwheat
Sugar 0.4g 0.9g Spätzle
Fiber 1.2g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 12mg 7mg Spätzle
Iron 0.6mg 0.8mg Buckwheat
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 76mg 70mg Spätzle
Potassium 38mg 88mg Buckwheat
Sodium 165mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.65mg 0.61mg Spätzle
Copper 0.098mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.315mg 0.403mg Buckwheat
Selenium 23.9µg 2.2µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.09mg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.04mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.039mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.94mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.359mg Buckwheat
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Folate 7µg 14µg Buckwheat
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.049mg Buckwheat
Threonine 0.138mg 0.129mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.127mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.365mg 0.212mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.137mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.086mg 0.044mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.133mg Spätzle
Valine 0.22mg 0.173mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.121mg 0.079mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Buckwheat
Trans Fat 0.029g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.188g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.188g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.