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Corn cake vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn cake and Fettuccine

  • Fettuccine contains less Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Corn cake.
  • Corn cake's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 26% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 20 times less Zinc than Corn cake. Corn cake contains 2mg of Zinc, while Fettuccine contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Fettuccine is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +528%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Equal in Potassium - 168
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +528%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Calcium +47.4%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Equal in Potassium - 168

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 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 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% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Carbs +495.7%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +1534.8%
Contains more Other +26.7%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Carbs +495.7%
Contains more Fats +12.5%
Contains more Water +1534.8%
Contains more Other +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 12g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 6.2g Corn cake
Fats 2.4g 2.7g Fettuccine
Carbs 83.4g 14g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 99kcal Corn cake
Sugar 23.47g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 1.9g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 19mg 28mg Fettuccine
Iron 1.4mg 0.6mg Corn cake
Magnesium 114mg 6mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 25mg Corn cake
Potassium 157mg 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 488mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 2mg 0.1mg Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg Corn cake
Vitamin A 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.09mg Corn cake
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.07mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 1.8mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.05mg Corn cake
Folate 19µg 6µg Corn cake
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.9g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 0.4g Corn cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake Fettuccine
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
23%
Corn cake
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn cake
Corn cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn cake
Corn cake is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.