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Spätzle vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Spätzle and Spelt

  • Spätzle is higher in Selenium, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Spelt, 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.
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Spelt
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Selenium +497.5%
Contains more Iron +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +276.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%
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% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Selenium +497.5%
Contains more Iron +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.4%
Contains more Potassium +276.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +92.3%
Contains more Copper +119.4%
Contains more Manganese +246.3%

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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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
Contains more Fats +143.5%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +143.5%
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
Equal in Water - 66.56

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spelt
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: 19.57 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 Spelt
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 22.54g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 5.5g Spelt
Fats 2.07g 0.85g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 138kcal 127kcal Spätzle
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 0.4g Spelt
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 12mg 10mg Spätzle
Iron 0.6mg 1.67mg Spelt
Magnesium 21mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 76mg 150mg Spelt
Potassium 38mg 143mg Spelt
Sodium 165mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 0.65mg 1.25mg Spelt
Copper 0.098mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.315mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 23.9µg 4µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 4IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.08mg Spelt
Folate 7µg 13µg Spelt
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 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 0mg Spelt
Trans Fat 0.029g Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.419g Spelt
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 Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.