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Spätzle vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spätzle and Chayote different?

  • Spätzle is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Chayote is richer in Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Spätzle is 43% higher.

Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Chayote, fruit, raw are the varieties used 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.
Spätzle
Spätzle
5
:
5
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +11850%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +228.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +322.2%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +11850%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Potassium +228.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.8%
Contains more Copper +25.5%

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
5
:
7
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249
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%
Chayote
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spätzle
Spätzle
4
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +453.7%
Contains more Fats +1492.3%
Contains more Carbs +457.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Water +39.1%
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
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +453.7%
Contains more Fats +1492.3%
Contains more Carbs +457.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Water +39.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spätzle
Spätzle
2
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5710%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5710%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 2.81g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 0.82g Spätzle
Fats 2.07g 0.13g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 4.51g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 19kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0.4g 1.66g Spätzle
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 12mg 17mg Chayote
Iron 0.6mg 0.34mg Spätzle
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 76mg 18mg Spätzle
Potassium 38mg 125mg Chayote
Sodium 165mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.65mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.098mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.315mg 0.189mg Spätzle
Selenium 23.9µg 0.2µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.12mg Spätzle
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.025mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.029mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.249mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 7µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 0µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.011mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.138mg 0.04mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.044mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.365mg 0.077mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.137mg 0.039mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.086mg 0.001mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.047mg Spätzle
Valine 0.22mg 0.063mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.121mg 0.015mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Chayote
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.01g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.057g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.