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Fettuccine vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fettuccine and amaranth

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, amaranth has more iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for amaranth is 19% higher.
  • Amaranth has 28 times less sodium than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 166mg of sodium, while amaranth has 6mg.
  • Amaranth has a higher glycemic index than fettuccine.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +983.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.9%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +760%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +666%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more FatsFats +70.9%
Contains more OtherOther +146.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
~equal in Water ~75.16g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Amaranth DV% diff.
Manganese 0.854mg 37%
Iron 0.6mg 2.1mg 19%
Phosphorus 25mg 148mg 18%
Copper 0.149mg 17%
Magnesium 6mg 65mg 14%
Selenium 5.5µg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.235mg 10%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.86mg 7%
Sodium 166mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.015mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.113mg 5%
Protein 6.2g 3.8g 5%
Folate 6µg 22µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.022mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.19mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 47mg 2%
Carbs 14g 18.69g 2%
Fats 2.7g 1.58g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2%
Potassium 168mg 135mg 1%
Calories 99kcal 102kcal 0%
Net carbs 12g 16.59g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Fiber 2g 2.1g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Amaranth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Fettuccine
5%
Amaranth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
43%
Amaranth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals

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. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.