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Squid vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid and Spätzle different?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Spätzle.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 221% higher.
  • Squid contains 86 times more Vitamin B2 than Spätzle. While Squid contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, Spätzle contains only 0.02mg.
  • Spätzle has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt are the varieties used 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.
Squid
8
:
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1706.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +1576.3%
Contains more Zinc +432.3%
Contains more Copper +918.4%
Contains more Selenium +274.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1706.7%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +1576.3%
Contains more Zinc +432.3%
Contains more Copper +918.4%
Contains more Selenium +274.9%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Manganese +50.7%

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.
Squid
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8545%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8545%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +447.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
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Contains more Protein +615.4%
Contains more Other +572%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +1434.1%
Contains more Water +10.8%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +615.4%
Contains more Other +572%
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +1434.1%
Contains more Water +10.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +258.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 32.48g 4.54g Squid
Fats 1.4g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 1.64g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 158kcal 138kcal Squid
Sugar 0.4g Squid
Fiber 0g 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 180mg 12mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.6mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 76mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 38mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 3.46mg 0.65mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.098mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 89.6µg 23.9µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 21IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 6µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.17mg Spätzle
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.03mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.02mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.4mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.263mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.046mg Squid
Folate 24µg 7µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.09µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.043mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.138mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.19mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.365mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.137mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.086mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.24mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.22mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.121mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 29mg Spätzle
Trans Fat 0.029g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.419g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Spätzle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
110%
Squid
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 579mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 195mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Spätzle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169762/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.