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Spätzle vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Spätzle and Tempeh

  • Spätzle has more Selenium, however, Tempeh has more Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Tempeh is 51% higher.

Food types used in this article are Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt and Tempeh.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 23% 33% 18% 33% 22% 41% 130%
Tempeh
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 33% 36% 101% 187% 31% 114% 1.2% 170% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +285.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +984.2%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +312.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 3.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 7.5% 16% 11% 11% 0% 5.3% 14%
Tempeh
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 10% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1690%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +367.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.278mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Tempeh
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20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +229.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.9%
Contains more FatsFats +421.7%
Contains more OtherOther +224%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Tempeh
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25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +451.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +679%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spätzle Tempeh Opinion
Calories 138kcal 192kcal Tempeh
Protein 4.54g 20.29g Tempeh
Fats 2.07g 10.8g Tempeh
Net carbs 23.96g 7.64g Spätzle
Carbs 25.16g 7.64g Spätzle
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Tempeh
Magnesium 21mg 81mg Tempeh
Calcium 12mg 111mg Tempeh
Potassium 38mg 412mg Tempeh
Iron 0.6mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Sugar 0.4g Tempeh
Fiber 1.2g Spätzle
Copper 0.098mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Zinc 0.65mg 1.14mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 76mg 266mg Tempeh
Sodium 165mg 9mg Tempeh
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Spätzle
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.315mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 23.9µg 0µg Spätzle
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.215mg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.08µg Spätzle
Folate 7µg 24µg Tempeh
Trans Fat 0.029g 0g Tempeh
Choline 25.7mg Spätzle
Saturated Fat 0.419g 2.539g Spätzle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 3.205g Tempeh
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 4.3g Tempeh
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.138mg 0.796mg Tempeh
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.88mg Tempeh
Leucine 0.365mg 1.43mg Tempeh
Lysine 0.137mg 0.908mg Tempeh
Methionine 0.086mg 0.175mg Tempeh
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 0.22mg 0.92mg Tempeh
Histidine 0.121mg 0.466mg Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spätzle Tempeh
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Spätzle
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.