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Apple pie vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and Spätzle

  • Apple pie has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron, while Spätzle has more Phosphorus, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Apple pie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 17% more than Spätzle.
  • Apple pie contains 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Spätzle. While Apple pie contains 0.158mg of Vitamin B2, Spätzle contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spätzle is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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 Iron +101.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +113%
Contains more Manganese +73.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12

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 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 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 +490.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +431.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +138.9%
Contains more Water +29.8%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 Fats +431.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.1%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +138.9%
Contains more Water +29.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +655.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +298.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 23.96g Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 11g 2.07g Apple pie
Carbs 34g 25.16g Apple pie
Calories 237kcal 138kcal Apple pie
Sugar 0.4g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 1.2g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 12mg Spätzle
Iron 1.21mg 0.6mg Apple pie
Magnesium 7mg 21mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 24mg 76mg Spätzle
Potassium 65mg 38mg Apple pie
Sodium 266mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 0.16mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.046mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.182mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 124IU 21IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 6µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.03mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.02mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.4mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.046mg Spätzle
Folate 4µg 7µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.054mg 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.129mg 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.07mg 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.032mg 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.084mg 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.038mg 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Apple pie
Trans Fat 0.029g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 0.419g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 0.581g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.552g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Apple pie 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
11%
Apple pie
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.