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Swiss cheese vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and Spätzle

  • Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Spätzle is higher in Manganese.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 124% more than Spätzle.
  • Swiss cheese has 74 times more Calcium than Spätzle. Swiss cheese has 890mg of Calcium, while Spätzle has 12mg.
  • Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt.

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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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
6
:
4
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Calcium +7316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +655.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +572.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +108.5%
Contains more Manganese +1111.5%
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +7316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +655.3%
Contains more Potassium +89.5%
Contains more Zinc +572.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.5%
Contains more Iron +361.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +108.5%
Contains more Manganese +1111.5%

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
9
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Vitamin A +4885.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +4885.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
3
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Protein +493.8%
Contains more Fats +1397.1%
Contains more Other +496%
Contains more Carbs +1647.2%
Contains more Water +80%
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
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
Contains more Protein +493.8%
Contains more Fats +1397.1%
Contains more Other +496%
Contains more Carbs +1647.2%
Contains more Water +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
2
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1284.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1284.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 26.96g 4.54g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 2.07g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 393kcal 138kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 0.4g Swiss cheese
Fiber 0g 1.2g Spätzle
Calcium 890mg 12mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.6mg Spätzle
Magnesium 33mg 21mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 76mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 38mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 187mg 165mg Spätzle
Zinc 4.37mg 0.65mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.098mg Spätzle
Manganese 0.026mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 30µg 23.9µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 21IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 6µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.17mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.03mg Spätzle
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.02mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.4mg Spätzle
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.263mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.046mg Swiss cheese
Folate 10µg 7µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 0.09µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.043mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.138mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.19mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 0.365mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 0.137mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.086mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.24mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 0.22mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 0.121mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 29mg Spätzle
Trans Fat 0.987g 0.029g Spätzle
Saturated Fat 18.227g 0.419g Spätzle
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 0.581g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.552g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese Spätzle
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
48%
Swiss cheese
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spätzle
Spätzle is cheaper (difference - $3.6)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.