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Fettuccine vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fettuccine and Tortilla

  • Fettuccine has less Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Iron needs 40% more than Fettuccine.
  • Tortilla contains 2 times less Potassium than Fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 168mg of Potassium, while Tortilla contains 105mg.
  • Fettuccine has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 +60%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +484%
Contains more Zinc +220%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -65.6%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +535%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +484%
Contains more Zinc +220%

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 E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +256.7%
Equal in Other - 1.87
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% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Water +88.2%
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +256.7%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.391
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +386.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.391

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 12g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 6.2g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 2.7g 0.95g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 99kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 1.3g 2.75g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 28mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.6mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 25mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 168mg 105mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 482mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.19mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 6µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 14mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.185g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.391g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.