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Fettuccine vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and chinese lemon chicken different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken has more phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, and vitamin E than fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for chinese lemon chicken is 16% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 2 times more fiber than chinese lemon chicken. While fettuccine contains 2g of fiber, chinese lemon chicken contains only 1g.
  • Fettuccine has less saturated fat.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +103.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +410%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +444%
~equal in Potassium ~161mg

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 7.7% 1% 26% 1.5% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.07mg

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more OtherOther +48.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.5%
Contains more FatsFats +401.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.2%

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
19% 25% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -55.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +205.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1421.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Chinese lemon chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Chinese lemon chicken DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 6.086g 38%
Selenium 13µg 24%
Vitamin K 24.4µg 20%
Fats 2.7g 13.55g 17%
Phosphorus 25mg 136mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.25mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.776mg 12%
Protein 6.2g 11.87g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 1.22mg 8%
Calories 99kcal 252kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 1.28mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 32mg 6%
Choline 28.6mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.9g 2.033g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2.749g 5%
Sodium 166mg 252mg 4%
Starch 10.27g 4%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.51mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 4%
Fiber 2g 1g 4%
Manganese 0.089mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3%
Fructose 1.52g 2%
Magnesium 6mg 16mg 2%
Carbs 14g 20.61g 2%
Calcium 28mg 40mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU 1%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 12g 19.61g N/A
Potassium 168mg 161mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 8.18g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.07mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 0.513mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.537mg 0%
Leucine 0.978mg 0%
Lysine 0.958mg 0%
Methionine 0.33mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.478mg 0%
Valine 0.57mg 0%
Histidine 0.365mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Chinese lemon chicken
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken 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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.