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Fettuccine vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fettuccine and Brussels sprouts

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in folate, vitamin B6, iron, fiber, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily folate needs 14% more than fettuccine.
  • Brussels sprouts have 15 times less saturated fat than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 0.9g of saturated fat, while Brussels sprouts have 0.062g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.5%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +320%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.4%
Contains more FatsFats +800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3813%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38150%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fettuccine Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 153g 1017%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Vitamin C 85mg 94%
Manganese 0.337mg 15%
Folate 6µg 61µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.219mg 13%
Iron 0.6mg 1.4mg 10%
Copper 0.07mg 8%
Potassium 168mg 389mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.745mg 7%
Fiber 2g 3.8g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Sodium 166mg 25mg 6%
Phosphorus 25mg 69mg 6%
Protein 6.2g 3.38g 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.062g 4%
Fats 2.7g 0.3g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.139mg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Calories 99kcal 43kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.88mg 3%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.42mg 3%
Selenium 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.09mg 2%
Carbs 14g 8.95g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.023g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Calcium 28mg 42mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts 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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.