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Fettuccine vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fettuccine and Chinese cuisine

  • Fettuccine has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 20% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +204%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.4%
Contains more Iron +85%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +204%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +1400%

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 B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222%
Contains more Folate +650%
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 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +96.3%
Equal in Water - 78.82
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +92%
Contains more Other +25.8%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Fats +96.3%
Equal in Water - 78.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.978
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.978

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 12g 5.79g Fettuccine
Protein 6.2g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 2.7g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 14g 7.29g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 1.3g 2.41g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 1.5g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 22mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 1.11mg Chinese cuisine
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Chinese cuisine
Phosphorus 25mg 76mg Chinese cuisine
Potassium 168mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 166mg 409mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg Chinese cuisine
Manganese 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.033mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.055mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.32mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 6µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 14mg
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.978g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Chinese cuisine
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
8%
Fettuccine
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (14 mg)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.