Spätzle vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spätzle and caramel
- Spätzle has more selenium, manganese, and copper; however, caramel has more vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spätzle is 40% higher.
- Caramel has 29 times less manganese than spätzle. Spätzle has 0.315mg of manganese, while caramel has 0.011mg.
- Caramel is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Candies, caramels.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +328.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +444.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +47.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2763.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1227.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1050% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +463.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +170.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +75% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +221.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +243.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1180% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +696.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +291.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +206% |
Contains more OtherOther | +260% |
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Protein
~4.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +530.1% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 23.9µg | 1.8µg | 40% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 3.478g | 20% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.256mg | 18% |
Carbs | 25.16g | 77g | 17% |
Calcium | 12mg | 138mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.011mg | 13% |
Calories | 138kcal | 382kcal | 12% |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.018mg | 9% |
Fats | 2.07g | 8.1g | 9% |
Saturated fat | 0.419g | 2.476g | 9% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.3µg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 29mg | 7mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.62mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.103mg | 6% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 0g | 5% |
Phosphorus | 76mg | 114mg | 5% |
Potassium | 38mg | 214mg | 5% |
Sodium | 165mg | 245mg | 3% |
Choline | 25.7mg | 8mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 1.542g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
Folate | 7µg | 4µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 12µg | 1% |
Protein | 4.54g | 4.6g | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 23.96g | 77g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.4g | 65.5g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.22mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.121mg | 0.115mg | 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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16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%

19%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Spätzle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?

Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Caramel 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.