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Spätzle vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spätzle and Wheat gluten

  • Spätzle has more Vitamin B5, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Iron is 58% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +1083.3%
Contains more Iron +766.7%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.1%
Contains more Potassium +163.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.1%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Water +726%
Contains more Protein +1555.5%
Contains more Other +100%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Water +726%
Contains more Protein +1555.5%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 13.19g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 2.07g 1.85g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 13.79g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0.4g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 1.2g 0.6g Spätzle
Calcium 12mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.6mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 76mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 38mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 165mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.65mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.098mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 23.9µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0mg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Spätzle
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0mg Spätzle
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0mg Spätzle
Folate 7µg 0µg Spätzle
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 Wheat gluten
Trans Fat 0.029g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.156g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spätzle Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/nutrients
  2. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.