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Taro vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taro and Spätzle different?

  • Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin E , Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B1, while Spätzle is higher in Selenium.
  • Spätzle covers your daily need of Selenium 42% more than Taro.
  • Taro contains 16 times more Potassium than Spätzle. Taro contains 591mg of Potassium, while Spätzle contains 38mg.
  • Taro is lower in Sodium.

Taro, raw and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types were 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.
Taro
Taro
7
:
3
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +1455.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.6%
Contains more Selenium +3314.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Phosphorus - 76
Taro
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Spätzle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +1455.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +75.5%
Contains more Manganese +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.6%
Contains more Selenium +3314.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
Equal in Phosphorus - 76

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.
Taro
Taro
11
:
1
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Vitamin A +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.2%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Taro
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
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 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +515.2%
Contains more Folate +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
3
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Protein +202.7%
Contains more Fats +935%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73
Taro
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 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 Other +140%
Contains more Protein +202.7%
Contains more Fats +935%
Equal in Carbs - 25.16
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taro
Taro
1
:
2
Spätzle
Spätzle
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.1%
Taro
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Spätzle
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taro Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 22.36g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 1.5g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 0.2g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 26.46g 25.16g Taro
Calories 112kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Sugar 0.4g 0.4g
Fiber 4.1g 1.2g Taro
Calcium 43mg 12mg Taro
Iron 0.55mg 0.6mg Spätzle
Magnesium 33mg 21mg Taro
Phosphorus 84mg 76mg Taro
Potassium 591mg 38mg Taro
Sodium 11mg 165mg Taro
Zinc 0.23mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.172mg 0.098mg Taro
Manganese 0.383mg 0.315mg Taro
Selenium 0.7µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 76IU 21IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 6µg Spätzle
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.17mg Taro
Vitamin C 4.5mg 0mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.03mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.02mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.4mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0.303mg 0.263mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.046mg Taro
Folate 22µg 7µg Taro
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 1µg 0µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.069mg 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.111mg 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.067mg 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.02mg 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.082mg 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.082mg 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.034mg 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Taro
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Taro
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.419g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taro 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
18%
Taro
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Taro
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.378g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.4 g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.