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Fettuccine vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fettuccine and blue cheese?

  • Fettuccine is richer in fiber, yet blue cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains less cholesterol.

We used KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cheese, blue types in this comparison.

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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% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +93.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1785.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2560%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1448%

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% 66% 5% 7.5% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +498.3%
Contains more WaterWater +77.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.2%
Contains more FatsFats +964.4%
Contains more OtherOther +168.9%

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
69% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +764.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Blue cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.9g 18.669g 81%
Phosphorus 25mg 387mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg 51%
Calcium 28mg 528mg 50%
Sodium 166mg 1146mg 43%
Fats 2.7g 28.74g 40%
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 35%
Protein 6.2g 21.4g 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.382mg 24%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.66mg 23%
Vitamin A 198µg 22%
Cholesterol 14mg 75mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 7.778g 17%
Calories 99kcal 353kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.166mg 9%
Folate 6µg 36µg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.029mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.016mg 5%
Carbs 14g 2.34g 4%
Magnesium 6mg 23mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.31mg 4%
Potassium 168mg 256mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 2.34g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0.5g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0%
Threonine 0.785mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.124mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0%
Lysine 1.852mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 0%
Valine 1.556mg 0%
Histidine 0.758mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Blue cheese
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
41%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 980mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.769g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.