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Fettuccine vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fettuccine and apples

  • Apples have less vitamin B3, vitamin B1, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Fettuccine covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 11% more than apples.
  • Apples contain 166 times less sodium than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 166mg of sodium, while apples contain 1mg.
  • The glycemic index of fettuccine is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1878%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2284.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1488.2%
Contains more OtherOther +850%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%
~equal in Carbs ~13.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12757.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +684.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Apple DV% diff.
Protein 6.2g 0.26g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.091mg 11%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Sodium 166mg 1mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.017mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.028g 4%
Fats 2.7g 0.17g 4%
Copper 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.026mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.18mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.051g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.007g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.035mg 2%
Calories 99kcal 52kcal 2%
Potassium 168mg 107mg 2%
Phosphorus 25mg 11mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 6mg 2%
Fiber 2g 2.4g 2%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.041mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.04mg 1%
Carbs 14g 13.81g 0%
Net carbs 12g 11.41g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 10.39g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.872g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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.

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.