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Fettuccine vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fettuccine and Chocolate cake

  • The amount of Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Zinc, and Folate in Chocolate cake is higher than in Fettuccine.
  • Chocolate cake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 23% more than Fettuccine.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +324%
Contains more Zinc +590%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Potassium +20%
Contains less Sodium -47.3%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +168.3%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +324%
Contains more Zinc +590%

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 B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +208.2%
Contains more Fats +459.3%
Contains more Carbs +281.4%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +208.2%
Contains more Fats +459.3%
Contains more Carbs +281.4%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.3%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +571%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 12g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 6.2g 5.3g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 14g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 99kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 1.3g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2g 1.6g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 0.6mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 6mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 25mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 168mg 140mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 315mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.137mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.041mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 14mg 58mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 5.43g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 149mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.