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Eggplant vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Eggplant and Spätzle different?

  • Eggplant is higher in Fiber, and Potassium, however, Spätzle is richer in Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Spätzle is 43% higher.
  • Eggplant contains 6 times more Potassium than Spätzle. While Eggplant contains 229mg of Potassium, Spätzle contains only 38mg.
  • Eggplant has less Sodium.

Eggplant, raw and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt are the varieties used 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 Potassium +502.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Potassium +502.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +160.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Zinc +306.3%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%

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 E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 21
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.263
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
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 E +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.6%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 21
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.263

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +36.3%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +363.3%
Contains more Fats +1050%
Contains more Carbs +327.9%
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 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 +36.3%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Protein +363.3%
Contains more Fats +1050%
Contains more Carbs +327.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.3%
27% 13% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +626.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +550%
Contains more Glucose +2157.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
8% 47% 46%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.26 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 1.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +550%
Contains more Glucose +2157.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 2.88g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 0.98g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 0.18g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 5.88g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 25kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Fructose 1.54g 0g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g 0.4g Spätzle
Fiber 3g 1.2g Eggplant
Calcium 9mg 12mg Spätzle
Iron 0.23mg 0.6mg Spätzle
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 24mg 76mg Spätzle
Potassium 229mg 38mg Eggplant
Sodium 2mg 165mg Eggplant
Zinc 0.16mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.081mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.232mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 0.3µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 23IU 21IU Eggplant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.17mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg Eggplant
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.03mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.02mg Eggplant
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 0.4mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.263mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.046mg Eggplant
Folate 22µg 7µg Eggplant
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 3.5µg 0µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.037mg 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.064mg 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.047mg 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.011mg 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.053mg 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.023mg 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Eggplant
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.419g Eggplant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eggplant 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
9%
Eggplant
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.385g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eggplant
Eggplant is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.