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Alaska pollock vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Spätzle?

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Choline, yet Spätzle is higher in Manganese.
  • Alaska pollock's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 149% more.
  • Alaska pollock has 11 times more Vitamin B2 than Spätzle. While Alaska pollock has 0.223mg of Vitamin B2, Spätzle has only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Spätzle is lower.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types in this article.

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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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
5
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5
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.3%
Contains more Potassium +1031.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.3%
Contains more Potassium +1031.6%
Contains more Selenium +84.5%
Contains less Sodium -60.6%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
10
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Vitamin A +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +887.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Spätzle
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 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1015%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +887.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
3
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Protein +417.2%
Contains more Other +238%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 67.73
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Spätzle
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 +417.2%
Contains more Other +238%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 0g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 23.48g 4.54g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 0g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 111kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0g 0.4g Alaska pollock
Fiber 0g 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 72mg 12mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.56mg 0.6mg Spätzle
Magnesium 81mg 21mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 76mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 38mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 0.57mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.06mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.018mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 44.1µg 23.9µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 21IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 6µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.17mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.03mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.02mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.4mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.046mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 7µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 0.09µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.043mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.138mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.19mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 0.365mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.137mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.086mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.24mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.22mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.121mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 29mg Spätzle
Trans Fat 0.029g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.419g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.552g Alaska pollock

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Alaska pollock Spätzle
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
62%
Alaska pollock
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock 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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.