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Fettuccine vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fettuccine and spätzle

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3; however, spätzle is richer in phosphorus.
  • Fettuccine contains 4 times more potassium than spätzle. Fettuccine contains 168mg of potassium, while spätzle contains 38mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 23% 33% 18% 33% 22% 41% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +342.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204%
~equal in Iron ~0.6mg
~equal in Sodium ~165mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 7.5% 16% 11% 11% 0% 5.3% 14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.046mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 ProteinProtein +36.6%
Contains more FatsFats +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.7%
~equal in Water ~67.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
27% 37% 36%
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 +54.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Spätzle DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Manganese 0.315mg 14%
Copper 0.098mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.4mg 9%
Phosphorus 25mg 76mg 7%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.65mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.03mg 5%
Choline 25.7mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg 4%
Potassium 168mg 38mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Carbs 14g 25.16g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.02mg 4%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Protein 6.2g 4.54g 3%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.419g 2%
Calories 99kcal 138kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.17mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 12mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.552g 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Fats 2.7g 2.07g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.581g 1%
Net carbs 12g 23.96g N/A
Iron 0.6mg 0.6mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0.4g N/A
Sodium 166mg 165mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.046mg 0%
Folate 6µg 7µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Spätzle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Fettuccine
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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. 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.