Spätzle vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between spätzle and amaranth
- Spätzle has more selenium; however, amaranth is richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Spätzle's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% more.
- Spätzle contains 28 times more sodium than amaranth. Spätzle contains 165mg of sodium, while amaranth contains 6mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +334.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +214.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 5.5µg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.854mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.1mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 65mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 148mg | 10% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 165mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.149mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 18.69g | 2% |
| Calories | 138kcal | 102kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 3.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 2.07g | 1.58g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0% |
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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 glycemic index?
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spätzle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.419g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals