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Lentil soup vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lentil soup and Spätzle?

  • Lentil soup is higher in Iron, yet Spätzle is higher in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% more.
  • Lentil soup has 4 times more Potassium than Spätzle. While Lentil soup has 144mg of Potassium, Spätzle has only 38mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Spätzle is lower.

We used Soup, lentil with ham, canned, ready-to-serve 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 Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +278.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 7% 32% 13% 70% 9% 24% 16% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Iron +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +278.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -69%
Contains more Zinc +116.7%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +162.5%
Contains more Selenium +7866.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76

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 A +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 6% 18% 11% 11% 9% 21% 15% 15% 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 A +590.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Other +146%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +208.3%
4% 8% 86%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 1.12 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 1.23 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 +26.6%
Contains more Other +146%
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Fats +84.8%
Contains more Carbs +208.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.419
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +324.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.419

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil soup Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 8.16g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 3.74g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 1.12g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 8.16g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 56kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0.4g Lentil soup
Fiber 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 17mg 12mg Lentil soup
Iron 1.07mg 0.6mg Lentil soup
Magnesium 9mg 21mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 74mg 76mg Spätzle
Potassium 144mg 38mg Lentil soup
Sodium 532mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 0.3mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.07mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.12mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 0.3µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 145IU 21IU Lentil soup
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 6µg Lentil soup
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.03mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B2 0.045mg 0.02mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B3 0.545mg 0.4mg Lentil soup
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.046mg Lentil soup
Folate 20µg 7µg Lentil soup
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.09µg Lentil soup
Tryptophan 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 3mg 29mg Lentil soup
Trans Fat 0.029g Lentil soup
Saturated Fat 0.45g 0.419g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.52g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lentil soup 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%
Lentil soup
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Lentil soup
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil soup
Lentil soup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lentil soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171549/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.