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Fettuccine vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fettuccine and chocolate ice cream

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3; however, chocolate ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and magnesium.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 30% more.
  • Fettuccine contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate ice cream. Fettuccine contains 1.8mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate ice cream contains 0.226mg.
  • Fettuccine contains less cholesterol.
  • Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Ice creams, chocolate.

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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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.2%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%

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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +696.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.055mg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.2%
Contains more WaterWater +35%
Contains more OtherOther +46.2%
Contains more FatsFats +307.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.4%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.41g

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 ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Chocolate ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.9g 6.8g 27%
Copper 0.135mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 13%
Fats 2.7g 11g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Phosphorus 25mg 107mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.226mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.194mg 10%
Calcium 28mg 109mg 8%
Cholesterol 14mg 34mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 3.21g 6%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Calories 99kcal 216kcal 6%
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 5%
Protein 6.2g 3.8g 5%
Carbs 14g 28.2g 5%
Selenium 2.5µg 5%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.58mg 4%
Choline 22.5mg 4%
Sodium 166mg 76mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.93mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.042mg 4%
Folate 6µg 16µg 3%
Fiber 2g 1.2g 3%
Potassium 168mg 249mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 27g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 25.36g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.41g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Chocolate ice cream
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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.