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Fettuccine vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fettuccine and Chocolate

  • Fettuccine has more Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate has more Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Chocolate is 93% higher.
  • Chocolate has 7 times less Sodium than Fettuccine. Fettuccine has 166mg of Sodium, while Chocolate has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1236.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +724%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +1910%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +1236.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +724%
Contains more Potassium +232.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.5%
Contains more Zinc +1910%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Water +7652.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Fats +1058.5%
Contains more Carbs +336.9%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Water +7652.6%
Contains more Other +11.8%
Contains more Fats +1058.5%
Contains more Carbs +336.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +960%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +960%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +173%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 12g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 6.2g 4.88g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 14g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 99kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 1.3g 47.9g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 28mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 0.6mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 6mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 25mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 168mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 166mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.1mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.025mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.725mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.042mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg Fettuccine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Cholesterol 14mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 18.519g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Fettuccine
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.619g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.