Spätzle vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between spätzle and penne?
- Spätzle has less calcium, phosphorus, and fiber than penne.
- Spätzle has 2 times more cholesterol than penne. Spätzle has 29mg of cholesterol, while penne has 12mg.
We used Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +120% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +72.1% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 2.3g | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 118mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 12mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 2.7g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 165mg | 248mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 16.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 2.07g | 4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 38mg | 122mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 5.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Calories | 138kcal | 126kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spätzle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.881g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spätzle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Penne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)