Cassava vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cassava and fettuccine?
- Cassava is richer in folate, yet fettuccine is richer in vitamin B3 and monounsaturated fat.
- Cassava has 5 times more folate than fettuccine. Cassava has 27µg of folate, while fettuccine has 6µg.
- Cassava contains less sodium.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index than cassava.
We used Cassava, raw and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +171.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +355.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +864.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +733.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 23% | |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 1.36g | 6.2g | 10% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 14g | 8% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Folate | 27µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 168mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 99kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.