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Beer vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beer and Spätzle

  • The amount of Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc in Spätzle is higher than in Beer.
  • Spätzle covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Beer.
  • The amount of Sodium in Beer is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Beer
1
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Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +6400%
Contains more Copper +1860%
Contains more Manganese +3837.5%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +6400%
Contains more Copper +1860%
Contains more Manganese +3837.5%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%

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.
Beer
3
:
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046
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% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 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 B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +541.5%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.046

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beer
2
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Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Other +706%
Contains more Protein +887%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +608.7%
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 Water +35.8%
Contains more Other +706%
Contains more Protein +887%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +608.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 0.46g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 0g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 3.55g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 43kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0g 0.4g Beer
Fiber 0g 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 4mg 12mg Spätzle
Iron 0.02mg 0.6mg Spätzle
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 14mg 76mg Spätzle
Potassium 27mg 38mg Spätzle
Sodium 4mg 165mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.005mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.008mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 0.6µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.02mg Beer
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.4mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.046mg
Folate 6µg 7µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Tryptophan 0mg 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0mg 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0mg 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0mg 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0mg 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0mg 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0mg 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0mg 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Beer
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 0.419g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer 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
3%
Beer
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.419g)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.