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Spätzle vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spätzle and Brown rice?

  • Spätzle is higher in Selenium, yet Brown rice is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.

We used Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types in this article.

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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.
Spätzle
Spätzle
3
:
7
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Selenium +312.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Manganese +209.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
Equal in Copper - 0.106
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Selenium +312.1%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +126.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Manganese +209.2%
Equal in Iron - 0.56
Equal in Zinc - 0.71
Equal in Copper - 0.106

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.
Spätzle
Spätzle
2
:
8
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17
Spätzle
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%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +245%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +540.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.4%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spätzle
Spätzle
3
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Contains more Fats +113.4%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 25.58
Equal in Water - 70.27
Spätzle
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +65.7%
Contains more Fats +113.4%
Contains more Other +13.6%
Equal in Carbs - 25.58
Equal in Water - 70.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spätzle
Spätzle
2
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spätzle
Spätzle
2
:
2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +500%
Spätzle
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
Brown rice
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 23.98g Brown rice
Protein 4.54g 2.74g Spätzle
Fats 2.07g 0.97g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 25.58g Brown rice
Calories 138kcal 123kcal Spätzle
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 0.4g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 1.2g 1.6g Brown rice
Calcium 12mg 3mg Spätzle
Iron 0.6mg 0.56mg Spätzle
Magnesium 21mg 39mg Brown rice
Phosphorus 76mg 103mg Brown rice
Potassium 38mg 86mg Brown rice
Sodium 165mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 0.65mg 0.71mg Brown rice
Copper 0.098mg 0.106mg Brown rice
Manganese 0.315mg 0.974mg Brown rice
Selenium 23.9µg 5.8µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Spätzle
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.17mg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.178mg Brown rice
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.069mg Brown rice
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.38mg Brown rice
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.123mg Brown rice
Folate 7µg 9µg Brown rice
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Brown rice
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.033mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.138mg 0.095mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.109mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.365mg 0.214mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.137mg 0.099mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.086mg 0.058mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.133mg Spätzle
Valine 0.22mg 0.151mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.121mg 0.066mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Brown rice
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Brown rice
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.369g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.366g Spätzle
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown rice
Brown rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.