Potato vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between potatoes and spätzle
- Potatoes have more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium; however, spätzle is richer in selenium and manganese.
- Spätzle's daily need coverage for selenium is 43% more.
- Potatoes contain less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +1018.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5875% |
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 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28950% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1214.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +325% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +342.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 23.9µg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.046mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 425mg | 38mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 165mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Protein | 2.05g | 4.54g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.315mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.2g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.552g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 138kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 2.07g | 3% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 25.16g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.419g | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 25.7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.098mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.263mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.581g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.394g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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.