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Fettuccine vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and mozzarella different?

  • Fettuccine is higher in vitamin B3 and fiber; however, mozzarella is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for mozzarella is 71% higher.
  • Mozzarella has less sodium.
  • Mozzarella has a lower glycemic index (27) than fettuccine (47).

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium are the varieties used 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.8%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2510.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3030%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1996%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +351.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +343.5%
Contains more FatsFats +533.3%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +438.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Mozzarella DV% diff.
Phosphorus 25mg 524mg 71%
Calcium 28mg 731mg 70%
Saturated fat 0.9g 10.867g 45%
Protein 6.2g 27.5g 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg 38%
Selenium 15.7µg 29%
Zinc 0.1mg 3.13mg 28%
Fats 2.7g 17.1g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.34mg 21%
Vitamin A 137µg 15%
Cholesterol 14mg 54mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.12mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 4.844g 10%
Calories 99kcal 280kcal 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Sodium 166mg 16mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.02mg 6%
Magnesium 6mg 26mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 0.25mg 4%
Carbs 14g 3.1g 4%
Copper 0.027mg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.15mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Potassium 168mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.509g 1%
Net carbs 12g 3.1g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 1.23g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.967g)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.