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Spätzle vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between spätzle and chicken fingers

  • Spätzle is higher in selenium; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 49% higher.
  • Spätzle has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 23% 33% 18% 33% 22% 41% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +881.6%
Contains more IronIron +21.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 7.5% 16% 11% 11% 0% 5.3% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1954.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +373%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.9%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +323.3%
Contains more FatsFats +573.9%
Contains more OtherOther +488%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +731.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +947.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +900%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 8.217mg 49%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 5.783g 35%
Phosphorus 76mg 282mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.426mg 29%
Protein 4.54g 19.22g 29%
Sodium 165mg 769mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 1.244mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 3.17mg 20%
Fats 2.07g 13.95g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.179mg 12%
Selenium 23.9µg 17.5µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 4.83g 11%
Potassium 38mg 373mg 10%
Saturated fat 0.419g 2.493g 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.11mg 7%
Calories 138kcal 271kcal 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Cholesterol 29mg 48mg 6%
Manganese 0.315mg 0.228mg 4%
Choline 25.7mg 43.7mg 3%
Copper 0.098mg 0.069mg 3%
Carbs 25.16g 17.25g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.16µg 3%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.73mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Zinc 0.65mg 0.71mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 23.96g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 0.4g N/A
Fiber 1.2g 1.2g 0%
Vitamin A 6µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.4 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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