Lentil vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lentil and Spätzle
- Lentil is richer in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Spätzle is higher in Selenium.
- Lentil covers your daily Folate needs 44% more than Spätzle.
- Lentil has 10 times more Potassium than Spätzle. Lentil has 369mg of Potassium, while Spätzle has 38mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +871.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +455% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +753.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +463.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +287% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2485.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
~equal in
Water
~67.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +807.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 116kcal | 138kcal |
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| Protein | 9.02g | 4.54g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 2.07g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.23g | 23.96g |
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| Carbs | 20.13g | 25.16g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 369mg | 38mg |
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| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 1.2g |
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| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.098mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 165mg |
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| Vitamin A | 8IU | 21IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.17mg |
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| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.315mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 23.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.263mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 181µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.029g |
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| Choline | 32.7mg | 25.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.053g | 0.419g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.064g | 0.581g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.552g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.043mg |
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| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.138mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.19mg |
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| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.365mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.086mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.24mg |
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| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.22mg |
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| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.121mg |
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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
25%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins