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Spätzle vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spätzle and Star anise

  • Star anise has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Spätzle.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for Iron is 455% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Spices, anise seed.

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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 Selenium +378%
Contains more Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +6060%
Contains more Magnesium +709.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.9%
Contains more Potassium +3692.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +715.4%
Contains more Copper +828.6%
Contains more Manganese +630.2%
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 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +378%
Contains more Calcium +5283.3%
Contains more Iron +6060%
Contains more Magnesium +709.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +478.9%
Contains more Potassium +3692.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +715.4%
Contains more Copper +828.6%
Contains more Manganese +630.2%

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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1381%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1313%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
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 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1381%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1313%
Contains more Folate +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +610%
Contains more Protein +287.7%
Contains more Fats +668.1%
Contains more Carbs +98.8%
Contains more Other +1288%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Water +610%
Contains more Protein +287.7%
Contains more Fats +668.1%
Contains more Carbs +98.8%
Contains more Other +1288%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.7%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1583.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 4.54g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 2.07g 15.9g Star anise
Carbs 25.16g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 138kcal 337kcal Star anise
Sugar 0.4g Star anise
Fiber 1.2g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 12mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 0.6mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 21mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 76mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 38mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 165mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 0.65mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.098mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.315mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 23.9µg 5µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.34mg Star anise
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.06mg Star anise
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 7µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Spätzle
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 0mg Star anise
Trans Fat 0.029g Star anise
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.586g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 9.78g Star anise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.15g Star anise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Star anise
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
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.