Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between chickpea flour (besan) and spätzle?
- Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in folate, copper, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6, yet spätzle is higher in selenium.
- Chickpea flour (besan)'s daily need coverage for folate is 108% more.
- Chickpea flour (besan) has 16 times more vitamin B1 than spätzle. While chickpea flour (besan) has 0.486mg of vitamin B1, spätzle has only 0.03mg.
We used Chickpea flour (besan) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +690.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +275% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2126.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +710% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +830.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +332.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +340.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +969.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +393.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +129.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +464% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +558.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.693 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +440.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 437µg | 7µg | 108% |
| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.098mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 1.6mg | 0.315mg | 56% |
| Iron | 4.86mg | 0.6mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.03mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 1.2g | 38% |
| Protein | 22.39g | 4.54g | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 318mg | 76mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 166mg | 21mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.046mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 23.9µg | 28% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 38mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 0.65mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 0.552g | 16% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 138kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 57.82g | 25.16g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 0.263mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Fats | 6.69g | 2.07g | 7% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 165mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.504g | 0.581g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.693g | 0.419g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.02g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.85g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
54%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spätzle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea flour (besan) contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)