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Crouton vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Crouton and Spätzle

  • Crouton has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Manganese than Spätzle.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 49% more.
  • Crouton contains 19 times more Folate than Spätzle. Crouton contains 132µg of Folate, while Spätzle contains 7µg.
  • Spätzle contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain 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 Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.9%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Iron +580%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.3%
Contains more Potassium +226.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.9%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +56.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%

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 +1976.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1259.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 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 +1976.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1259.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +1785.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162.1%
Contains more Fats +218.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.1%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +1131.5%
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 Protein +162.1%
Contains more Fats +218.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.1%
Contains more Other +400%
Contains more Water +1131.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +426.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 23.96g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 4.54g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 2.07g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 25.16g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 138kcal Crouton
Sugar 0.4g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g Crouton
Calcium 76mg 12mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 0.6mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 21mg Crouton
Phosphorus 115mg 76mg Crouton
Potassium 124mg 38mg Crouton
Sodium 698mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 0.89mg 0.65mg Crouton
Copper 0.163mg 0.098mg Crouton
Manganese 0.5mg 0.315mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 23.9µg Crouton
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.03mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.02mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.4mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.263mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.046mg Spätzle
Folate 132µg 7µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.043mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.138mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.19mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.365mg Crouton
Lysine 0.278mg 0.137mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.086mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.24mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.22mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.121mg Crouton
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.029g Crouton
Saturated Fat 1.51g 0.419g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 0.581g Crouton
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.552g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Crouton 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
38%
Crouton
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 533mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.091g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.