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Fettuccine vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fettuccine and coconut milk different?

  • Fettuccine is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, coconut milk is richer in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 101% higher.
  • Coconut milk has less sodium.
  • Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index (47) than coconut milk (97).

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.5%
Contains more IronIron +173.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +570%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +170.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +167.6%
Contains more FatsFats +783%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.9g 21.14g 92%
Manganese 0.916mg 40%
Fats 2.7g 23.84g 33%
Copper 0.266mg 30%
Iron 0.6mg 1.64mg 13%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Phosphorus 25mg 100mg 11%
Protein 6.2g 2.29g 8%
Calories 99kcal 230kcal 7%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.76mg 7%
Magnesium 6mg 37mg 7%
Sodium 166mg 15mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.026mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.67mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Carbs 14g 5.54g 3%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Folate 6µg 16µg 3%
Potassium 168mg 263mg 3%
Choline 8.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.15mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.033mg 1%
Fiber 2g 2.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.261g 1%
Net carbs 12g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 1.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.