Potato salad vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between potato salad and spätzle
- Potato salad has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5; however, spätzle has more selenium and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spätzle is 36% higher.
- Spätzle is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +568.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +296.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +326.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +577% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4.1µg | 23.9µg | 36% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.737g | 0.552g | 21% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 165mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 29mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Fats | 8.2g | 2.07g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 0.315mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.141mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 38mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 11.17g | 25.16g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 0.263mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.48g | 0.581g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.429g | 0.419g | 5% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.077mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.68g | 4.54g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.89mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Calories | 143kcal | 138kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.87g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0.121mg | 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
13%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spätzle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad 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.