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Fajita vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fajita and Spätzle

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Spätzle has more Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Fajita covers your daily need of Phosphorus 29% more than Spätzle.
  • Fajita contains 12 times more Vitamin B3 than Spätzle. While Fajita contains 4.779mg of Vitamin B3, Spätzle contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spätzle is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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.
Fajita
Fajita
6
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4
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains more Potassium +647.4%
Contains more Zinc +110.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +377.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Fajita
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Phosphorus +264.5%
Contains more Potassium +647.4%
Contains more Zinc +110.8%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Copper +226.7%
Contains more Manganese +377.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.1%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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.
Fajita
Fajita
8
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1094.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%
Fajita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
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 E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1094.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
4
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Protein +308.8%
Contains more Fats +176.8%
Contains more Other +476%
Contains more Carbs +1028.3%
Equal in Water - 67.73
Fajita
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 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 +308.8%
Contains more Fats +176.8%
Contains more Other +476%
Contains more Carbs +1028.3%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fajita
Fajita
2
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Fajita
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 18.56g 4.54g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 2.07g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 135kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0g 0.4g Fajita
Fiber 0g 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 13mg 12mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 0.6mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 76mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 38mg Fajita
Sodium 799mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 1.37mg 0.65mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.066mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 16.7µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.17mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.03mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.02mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 0.4mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 0.263mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.046mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 7µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.09µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.043mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.138mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.19mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.365mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.137mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.086mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.24mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.22mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.121mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg 29mg Spätzle
Trans Fat 0.029g Fajita
Saturated Fat 1.596g 0.419g Spätzle
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g 0.581g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g 0.552g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fajita 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
31%
Fajita
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.