Spätzle vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between spätzle and pasta
- Spätzle contains less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and iron than pasta.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pasta is 15% higher.
- Pasta has 28 times less sodium than spätzle. Spätzle has 165mg of sodium, while pasta has 6mg.
Food types used in this article are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +596.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +55.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +814.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
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Carbs
~24.93g
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Water
~68.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +368.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.2% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.209mg | 15% |
| Folate | 7µg | 64µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.14mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.992mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.224mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.07g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.183mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.14µg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 63mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 5.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 0.124g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Calories | 138kcal | 131kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 24.93g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Potassium | 38mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spätzle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
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.