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Marinara sauce vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marinara sauce and Spätzle?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Spätzle is richer in Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types in this comparison.

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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 +125%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Potassium +739.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +129.9%
Contains more Selenium +2072.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +30%
Contains more Potassium +739.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Zinc +225%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +129.9%
Contains more Selenium +2072.7%

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 A +2995.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1311.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.1%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 +2995.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1311.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +879.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +276.1%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29%
Contains more Other +232%
Contains more Protein +222%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +29%
Contains more Other +232%
Contains more Protein +222%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Carbs +212.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.552

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 1.41g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 1.48g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 8.06g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 51kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Sugar 5.5g 0.4g Spätzle
Fiber 1.8g 1.2g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 12mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.6mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 34mg 76mg Spätzle
Potassium 319mg 38mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 165mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.081mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.137mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 1.1µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 650IU 21IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 6µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.17mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.03mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.02mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.046mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 7µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 13.9µg 0µg Marinara sauce
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 2mg 29mg Marinara sauce
Trans Fat 0.029g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.419g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Spätzle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Marinara sauce
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.