Taco salad vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco salad and spätzle
- Taco salad has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, folate, calcium, vitamin B5, iron, and zinc, while spätzle has more selenium.
- Spätzle covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than taco salad.
- Taco salad contains 9 times more vitamin B2 than spätzle. While taco salad contains 0.18mg of vitamin B2, spätzle contains only 0.02mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in spätzle is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco salad 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +708.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +452.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +986.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +158.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +255.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +10.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.68 g
Fats:
7.46 g
Carbs:
11.91 g
Water:
72.35 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +260.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +111.3% |
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Water
~67.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.883 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +348.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.2µg | 23.9µg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 3.446g | 0.419g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.09µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 385mg | 165mg | 10% |
| Folate | 42µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 12mg | 9% |
| Fats | 7.46g | 2.07g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.263mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.315mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.36mg | 0.65mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.606g | 0.581g | 5% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.24mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.046mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.68g | 4.54g | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.91g | 25.16g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.098mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.883g | 0.552g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 72mg | 76mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Calories | 141kcal | 138kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.91g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Choline | 23.3mg | 25.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.254mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.311mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.549mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.486mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.343mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.201mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spätzle contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spätzle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.027g)
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 ($)