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Spätzle vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Spätzle and Taco

  • Spätzle has more Selenium, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Spätzle contains 3 times more Selenium than Taco. Spätzle contains 23.9µg of Selenium, while Taco contains 9.2µg.
  • Spätzle contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.
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Taco
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +159.8%
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.2%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%
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 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains less Sodium -58.4%
Contains more Copper +27.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +159.8%
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +98.3%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.2%
Contains more Potassium +450%
Contains more Zinc +169.2%

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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11
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Fats +513.5%
Contains more Other +214%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Carbs +26.8%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Fats +513.5%
Contains more Other +214%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.1%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +659.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +900%
Contains more Glucose +185.7%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Taco Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 15.95g Spätzle
Protein 4.54g 8.86g Taco
Fats 2.07g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 25.16g 19.85g Spätzle
Calories 138kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0g 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.4g 0.9g Spätzle
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 12mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.6mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 76mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 38mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 165mg 397mg Spätzle
Zinc 0.65mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.098mg 0.077mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.315mg 0.249mg Spätzle
Selenium 23.9µg 9.2µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 21IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 7µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg Taco
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 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.467g Spätzle
Saturated Fat 0.419g 4.384g Spätzle
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 232mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.965g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.