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Cinnamon vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cinnamon and Spätzle

  • Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Potassium, and Zinc, while Spätzle is higher in Selenium.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 746% more than Spätzle.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
8
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Calcium +8250%
Contains more Iron +1286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +1034.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +245.9%
Contains more Manganese +5444.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +671%
Cinnamon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +8250%
Contains more Iron +1286.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Potassium +1034.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Copper +245.9%
Contains more Manganese +5444.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +671%

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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
9
:
3
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Vitamin A +1304.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1264.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cinnamon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Spätzle
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 +1304.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1264.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +243.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
2
:
3
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Carbs +220.3%
Contains more Other +620%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +66.9%
Contains more Water +540.2%
Cinnamon
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Spätzle
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 Carbs +220.3%
Contains more Other +620%
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +66.9%
Contains more Water +540.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
1
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.8%
Cinnamon
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +711.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
2
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Glucose +1385.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Cinnamon
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Spätzle
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 Glucose +1385.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +100%
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.
Cinnamon Spätzle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 23.96g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 1.24g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 80.59g 25.16g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 138kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g 0g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 0.4g Spätzle
Fiber 53.1g 1.2g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 12mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 0.6mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 76mg Spätzle
Potassium 431mg 38mg Cinnamon
Sodium 10mg 165mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.65mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.098mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.315mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 295IU 21IU Cinnamon
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 6µg Cinnamon
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.17mg Cinnamon
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.03mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.02mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 0.4mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.263mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.046mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 7µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 31.2µg 0µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.043mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.253mg 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.243mg 0.137mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.146mg 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.224mg 0.22mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cinnamon
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.419g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.552g Spätzle
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
21%
Cinnamon
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon 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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.