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Fettuccine vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fettuccine and Pretzels

  • Fettuccine contains less Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat than Pretzels.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Pretzels is 67% higher.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.

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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 Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +352%
Contains more Zinc +750%
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 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +352%
Contains more Zinc +750%

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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.92
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Folate +1283.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2178.8%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +465.7%
Contains more Other +157.9%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more Water +2178.8%
Contains more Protein +46.8%
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Carbs +465.7%
Contains more Other +157.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Pretzels Opinion
Net carbs 12g 76.4g Pretzels
Protein 6.2g 9.1g Pretzels
Fats 2.7g 3.5g Pretzels
Carbs 14g 79.2g Pretzels
Calories 99kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Sugar 1.3g Pretzels
Fiber 2g 2.8g Pretzels
Calcium 28mg 36mg Pretzels
Iron 0.6mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Magnesium 6mg 35mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 25mg 113mg Pretzels
Potassium 168mg 146mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 1715mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.85mg Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg Pretzels
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.18mg Pretzels
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.1mg Pretzels
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.92mg Pretzels
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Folate 6µg 83µg Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 1.36g Pretzels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.22g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Pretzels
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
18%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzels
Pretzels is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzels
Pretzels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 1549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.