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Spätzle vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spätzle and Chicken soup

  • Spätzle has more Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Chicken soup is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 39% more.
  • Chicken soup contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Zinc +364.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +425%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Zinc +364.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.2%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +612.7%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +20%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +80.2%
Contains more Fats +72.5%
Contains more Carbs +612.7%
Contains more Water +36.1%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.582
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.582

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 soup
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 3.53g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 2.52g Spätzle
Fats 2.07g 1.2g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 3.53g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 36kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0.4g 1.58g Spätzle
Fiber 1.2g 0g Spätzle
Calcium 12mg 3mg Spätzle
Iron 0.6mg 0.21mg Spätzle
Magnesium 21mg 4mg Spätzle
Phosphorus 76mg 27mg Spätzle
Potassium 38mg 105mg Chicken soup
Sodium 165mg 143mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.65mg 0.14mg Spätzle
Copper 0.098mg 0.054mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 23.9µg 2.2µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 3IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.03mg Spätzle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.035mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Folate 7µg 5µg Spätzle
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Chicken soup
Tryptophan 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 29mg 3mg Chicken soup
Trans Fat 0.029g Chicken soup
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.321g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.213g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Spätzle Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.