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Peanut butter vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut butter and Spätzle different?

  • Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Spätzle is higher in Selenium.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 79% more than Spätzle.
  • Peanut butter contains 54 times more Vitamin E than Spätzle. Peanut butter contains 9.1mg of Vitamin E , while Spätzle contains 0.17mg.
  • Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types were used 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 +308.3%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.8%
Contains more Potassium +1368.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +286.2%
Contains more Copper +330.6%
Contains more Manganese +428.6%
Contains more Selenium +482.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +308.3%
Contains more Iron +190%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.8%
Contains more Potassium +1368.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Zinc +286.2%
Contains more Copper +330.6%
Contains more Manganese +428.6%
Contains more Selenium +482.9%

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 E +5252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3178%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.7%
Contains more Folate +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
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 +5252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3178%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.7%
Contains more Folate +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +389.2%
Contains more Fats +2381.2%
Contains more Other +478%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +5406.5%
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 Protein +389.2%
Contains more Fats +2381.2%
Contains more Other +478%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Water +5406.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4364.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2170.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4364.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2170.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +25525%
Contains more Glucose +85.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
25% 73%
Starch: 3.56 g
Sucrose: 10.25 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +25525%
Contains more Glucose +85.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 22.21g 4.54g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 2.07g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 598kcal 138kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g 0g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 0.4g Spätzle
Fiber 5g 1.2g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 12mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.6mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 168mg 21mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 76mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 38mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 165mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.65mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.098mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0.315mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.17mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.03mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.02mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.4mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.263mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.046mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 7µg Peanut butter
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.043mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.138mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.19mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.365mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.137mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.086mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.24mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.22mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.121mg Peanut butter
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g 0.029g Spätzle
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.419g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.581g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.552g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
62%
Peanut butter
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.09g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.

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