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Fettuccine vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fettuccine and wheat Bread?

  • Wheat Bread is richer than fettuccine in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, folate, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Wheat Bread's daily need coverage for iron is 44% more.
  • The amount of sodium in fettuccine is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fettuccine is lower.

We used KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Bread, wheat, toasted types in this article.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +883.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +489.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.7%
Contains more IronIron +581.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1370%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +652%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206%
Contains more FolateFolate +1333.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +210.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +109%
Contains more FatsFats +58.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.4%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +330%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.989g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Selenium 33.4µg 61%
Manganese 1.377mg 60%
Iron 0.6mg 4.09mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.439mg 29%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 6.25mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.382mg 24%
Phosphorus 25mg 188mg 23%
Copper 0.198mg 22%
Folate 6µg 86µg 20%
Sodium 166mg 601mg 19%
Carbs 14g 55.77g 14%
Protein 6.2g 12.96g 14%
Calcium 28mg 165mg 14%
Magnesium 6mg 59mg 13%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.47mg 12%
Calories 99kcal 313kcal 11%
Fiber 2g 4.7g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.72g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.153mg 8%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Choline 22.1mg 4%
Potassium 168mg 223mg 2%
Fats 2.7g 4.27g 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 12g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 6.42g N/A
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.989g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 1.019g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.