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Spätzle vs. Bulgur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Spätzle and Bulgur

  • Spätzle has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, while Bulgur has more Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Spätzle covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Bulgur.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Bulgur, 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.
Spätzle
Spätzle
5
:
5
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Bulgur
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 36% 23% 18% 6% 1% 16% 25% 80% 4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +30.7%
Contains more Selenium +3883.3%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Manganese +93.3%

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.
Spätzle
Spätzle
3
:
8
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Bulgur
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 15% 7% 19% 21% 20% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +950%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spätzle
Spätzle
4
:
1
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%
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
Bulgur
3% 19% 78%
Protein: 3.08 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 18.58 g
Water: 77.76 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +47.4%
Contains more Fats +762.5%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +47.1%
Contains more Water +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spätzle
Spätzle
2
:
1
Bulgur
Bulgur
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Bulgur
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.098 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1774.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spätzle Bulgur
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Bulgur Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 14.08g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 3.08g Spätzle
Fats 2.07g 0.24g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 18.58g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 83kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0.4g 0.1g Bulgur
Fiber 1.2g 4.5g Bulgur
Calcium 12mg 10mg Spätzle
Iron 0.6mg 0.96mg Bulgur
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Bulgur
Phosphorus 76mg 40mg Spätzle
Potassium 38mg 68mg Bulgur
Sodium 165mg 5mg Bulgur
Zinc 0.65mg 0.57mg Spätzle
Copper 0.098mg 0.075mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.315mg 0.609mg Bulgur
Selenium 23.9µg 0.6µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 2IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.01mg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.057mg Bulgur
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.028mg Bulgur
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1mg Bulgur
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.344mg Bulgur
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.083mg Bulgur
Folate 7µg 18µg Bulgur
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Bulgur
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.048mg Bulgur
Threonine 0.138mg 0.089mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.114mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.365mg 0.208mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.137mg 0.085mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.086mg 0.048mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.145mg Spätzle
Valine 0.22mg 0.139mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.121mg 0.071mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Bulgur
Trans Fat 0.029g Bulgur
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.042g Bulgur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.031g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.098g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Bulgur
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
6%
Spätzle
8%
Bulgur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
21%
Bulgur

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bulgur
Bulgur contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur
Bulgur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.377g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur
Bulgur 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.

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. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/nutrients
  2. Bulgur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170287/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.