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Tomato paste vs. Spätzle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tomato paste and Spätzle?

  • Tomato paste is richer in Iron, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Vitamin B2, yet Spätzle is richer in Selenium.
  • Spätzle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% higher.

We used Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added and Noodles, egg, cooked, unenriched, with added salt types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +2568.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Copper +272.4%
Contains more Selenium +350.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Equal in Manganese - 0.315
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 23% 15% 33% 4% 22% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +396.7%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +2568.4%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Copper +272.4%
Contains more Selenium +350.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Equal in Manganese - 0.315

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +7161.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2429.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +369.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
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 +7161.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +2429.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +665%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +669%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +369.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +460%
Contains more Fats +340.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.54
Equal in Water - 67.73
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 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 Other +460%
Contains more Fats +340.4%
Contains more Carbs +33.1%
Equal in Protein - 4.54
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245%
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +767.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +245%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +650%
Contains more Glucose +8114.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.3
2% 2% 46% 47% 2%
Starch: 0.22 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 5.75 g
Fructose: 5.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.28 g
Galactose: 0 g
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +650%
Contains more Glucose +8114.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato paste Spätzle Opinion
Net carbs 14.81g 23.96g Spätzle
Protein 4.32g 4.54g Spätzle
Fats 0.47g 2.07g Spätzle
Carbs 18.91g 25.16g Spätzle
Calories 82kcal 138kcal Spätzle
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g 0g Tomato paste
Sugar 12.18g 0.4g Spätzle
Fiber 4.1g 1.2g Tomato paste
Calcium 36mg 12mg Tomato paste
Iron 2.98mg 0.6mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 42mg 21mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 83mg 76mg Tomato paste
Potassium 1014mg 38mg Tomato paste
Sodium 59mg 165mg Tomato paste
Zinc 0.63mg 0.65mg Spätzle
Copper 0.365mg 0.098mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.302mg 0.315mg Spätzle
Selenium 5.3µg 23.9µg Spätzle
Vitamin A 1525IU 21IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 6µg Tomato paste
Vitamin E 4.3mg 0.17mg Tomato paste
Vitamin C 21.9mg 0mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.03mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.153mg 0.02mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B3 3.076mg 0.4mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.142mg 0.263mg Spätzle
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.046mg Tomato paste
Folate 12µg 7µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Spätzle
Vitamin K 11.4µg 0µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.043mg Spätzle
Threonine 0.133mg 0.138mg Spätzle
Isoleucine 0.089mg 0.19mg Spätzle
Leucine 0.124mg 0.365mg Spätzle
Lysine 0.134mg 0.137mg Spätzle
Methionine 0.027mg 0.086mg Spätzle
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.24mg Spätzle
Valine 0.088mg 0.22mg Spätzle
Histidine 0.071mg 0.121mg Spätzle
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Tomato paste
Trans Fat 0g 0.029g Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0.419g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 0.067g 0.581g Spätzle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.552g Spätzle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tomato paste 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
38%
Tomato paste
6%
Spätzle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tomato paste
32%
Spätzle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spätzle
Spätzle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.