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.
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
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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%

73%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.838g)
Which food is cheaper?

Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins