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Arborio rice vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Arborio rice and Spätzle

  • Arborio rice has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Spätzle has more Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Spätzle covers your daily need of Selenium 30% more than Arborio rice.
  • Arborio rice contains 8 times more Folate than Spätzle. While Arborio rice contains 59µg of Folate, Spätzle contains only 7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked 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 +143.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +218.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.3%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +218.7%

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 B1 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
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% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 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 B1 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more Folate +742.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +989.5%
Contains more Other +163.2%
Equal in Water - 67.73
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 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 Carbs +14.2%
Contains more Protein +92.4%
Contains more Fats +989.5%
Contains more Other +163.2%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1004%
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1004%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 28.73g 23.96g Arborio rice
Protein 2.36g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 0.19g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 28.73g 25.16g Arborio rice
Calories 130kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0.4g Arborio rice
Fiber 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 1mg 12mg Spätzle
Iron 1.46mg 0.6mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 8mg 21mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 33mg 76mg Spätzle
Potassium 26mg 38mg Spätzle
Sodium 0mg 165mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.4mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.072mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.357mg 0.315mg Arborio rice
Selenium 7.5µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.03mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.02mg Spätzle
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 0.4mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 0.263mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.046mg Arborio rice
Folate 59µg 7µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.084mg 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.195mg 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.085mg 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.056mg 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.144mg 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.056mg 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.029g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.051g 0.419g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice 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
13%
Arborio rice
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.368g)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.