Brown rice vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Brown rice and Spätzle?
- Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet Spätzle is higher in Selenium.
- Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
- Brown rice has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Spätzle. While Brown rice has 2.561mg of Vitamin B3, Spätzle has only 0.4mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Brown rice is lower.
We used Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types 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.
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+35.5%
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Potassium
+126.3%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Manganese
+209.2%
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Calcium
+300%
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Selenium
+312.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Equal in Copper - 0.098
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+35.5%
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Potassium
+126.3%
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Sodium
-97.6%
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Manganese
+209.2%
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Calcium
+300%
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Selenium
+312.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Equal in Copper - 0.098
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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Vitamin B1
+493.3%
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Vitamin B2
+245%
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Vitamin B3
+540.3%
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Vitamin B5
+44.5%
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Vitamin B6
+167.4%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
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Vitamin B1
+493.3%
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Vitamin B2
+245%
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Vitamin B3
+540.3%
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Vitamin B5
+44.5%
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Vitamin B6
+167.4%
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Folate
+28.6%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+65.7%
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Fats
+113.4%
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Other
+13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
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Protein
+65.7%
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Fats
+113.4%
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Other
+13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-37.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+57.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.366 g
Saturated Fat:
0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.552 g
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Saturated Fat
-37.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+57.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Sucrose
+500%
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Glucose
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Maltose
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Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.04 g
Glucose:
0.07 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.3 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+500%
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Glucose
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Maltose
+∞%
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 price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 23.98g | 23.96g |
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Protein | 2.74g | 4.54g |
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Fats | 0.97g | 2.07g |
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Carbs | 25.58g | 25.16g |
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Calories | 123kcal | 138kcal |
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Starch | 24.79g |
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Sugar | 0.24g | 0.4g |
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Fiber | 1.6g | 1.2g |
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Calcium | 3mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 0.56mg | 0.6mg |
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Magnesium | 39mg | 21mg |
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Phosphorus | 103mg | 76mg |
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Potassium | 86mg | 38mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 165mg |
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Zinc | 0.71mg | 0.65mg |
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Copper | 0.106mg | 0.098mg |
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Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.315mg |
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Selenium | 5.8µg | 23.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 21IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.263mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.046mg |
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Folate | 9µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.043mg |
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Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.138mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.19mg |
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Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.365mg |
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Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.137mg |
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Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.086mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.24mg |
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Valine | 0.151mg | 0.22mg |
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Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.121mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg |
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Trans Fat | 0g | 0.029g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.26g | 0.419g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.369g | 0.581g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.552g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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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
14%

6%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%

32%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?

Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Brown rice 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.