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Fettuccine vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fettuccine and chicken meat

  • Fettuccine has more fiber, while chicken meat has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 42% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fettuccine is lower.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken meat is 0, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.7%
Contains more IronIron +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +1840%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +628%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.6%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +371.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-642.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +340.3%
Contains more FatsFats +403.7%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +493.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +642.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Chicken meat DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Protein 6.2g 27.3g 42%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 8.487mg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.4mg 27%
Cholesterol 14mg 88mg 25%
Phosphorus 25mg 182mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 21%
Fats 2.7g 13.6g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.97g 17%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.94mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Saturated fat 0.9g 3.79g 13%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 5.34g 11%
Iron 0.6mg 1.26mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.168mg 8%
Calories 99kcal 239kcal 7%
Copper 0.066mg 7%
Carbs 14g 0g 5%
Vitamin A 48µg 5%
Sodium 166mg 82mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 23mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.063mg 2%
Potassium 168mg 223mg 2%
Manganese 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.27mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0g N/A
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Chicken meat
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%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.89g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat 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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.