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Wheat gluten vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Spätzle

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Copper, however, Spätzle is richer in Vitamin B5.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Iron is 58% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 12 times more Calcium than Spätzle. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Spätzle contains 12mg.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

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

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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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
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 Protein +1555.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Water +726%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +1555.5%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
Contains more Water +726%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat gluten Spätzle
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 Wheat gluten Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 75.16g 4.54g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 13.79g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 370kcal 138kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 0.4g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 142mg 12mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.6mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 76mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 38mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 165mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.65mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.098mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 39.7µg 23.9µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.03mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.02mg Spätzle
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.4mg Spätzle
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Spätzle
Folate 0µg 7µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 0µg 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 0mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Trans Fat 0.029g Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.419g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.552g Wheat gluten

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Wheat gluten Spätzle
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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
0%
Wheat gluten
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
32%
Spätzle

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients
  2. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/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.