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Biscuit vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Biscuit and Spätzle?

  • Spätzle has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Iron is 29% higher.
  • Biscuit has 20 times more Calcium than Spätzle. Biscuit has 235mg of Calcium, while Spätzle has 12mg.
  • Spätzle contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
5
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Calcium +1858.3%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +1858.3%
Contains more Iron +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.8%
Contains more Potassium +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.4%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
7
:
4
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Vitamin A +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.3%
Contains more Folate +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.263
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.3%
Contains more Folate +771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.263

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
4
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Protein +54.2%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Contains more Other +540%
Contains more Water +134.4%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 +54.2%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +77.3%
Contains more Other +540%
Contains more Water +134.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1092.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 23.96g Biscuit
Protein 7g 4.54g Biscuit
Fats 16.3g 2.07g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 25.16g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 138kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0.4g Spätzle
Fiber 1.5g 1.2g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 12mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 0.6mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 164mg 76mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 38mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 0.54mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.082mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.378mg 0.315mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 82IU 21IU Biscuit
Vitamin A RAE 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.03mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.02mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 0.4mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.263mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.046mg Spätzle
Folate 61µg 7µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.043mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.138mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.19mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg 0.365mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg 0.137mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg 0.086mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.24mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg 0.22mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg 0.121mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 3mg 29mg Biscuit
Trans Fat 0.029g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.419g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 0.581g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.552g Biscuit

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.905g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.