Spätzle vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between spätzle and fava beans
- Spätzle has more selenium, while fava beans have more folate, copper, fiber, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Spätzle covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than fava beans.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +819.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +605.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +150% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +164.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +55.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +750% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +223.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +345% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1385.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +19.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
Contains more FatsFats | +417.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +62% |
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Water
~71.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +635.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +236.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 23.9µg | 2.6µg | 39% |
Folate | 7µg | 104µg | 24% |
Copper | 0.098mg | 0.259mg | 18% |
Fiber | 1.2g | 5.4g | 17% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 1.5mg | 11% |
Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
Sodium | 165mg | 5mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 76mg | 125mg | 7% |
Potassium | 38mg | 268mg | 7% |
Protein | 4.54g | 7.6g | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.421mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 21mg | 43mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.65mg | 1.01mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.164g | 3% |
Fats | 2.07g | 0.4g | 3% |
Saturated fat | 0.419g | 0.066g | 2% |
Calcium | 12mg | 36mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
Carbs | 25.16g | 19.65g | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.711mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.157mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
Choline | 25.7mg | 30.6mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 0.079g | 1% |
Calories | 138kcal | 110kcal | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 23.96g | 14.25g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.4g | 1.82g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.22mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.121mg | 0.193mg | 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
6%

14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%

36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Fava beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.353g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Fava beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fava beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)