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Fettuccine vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Plantain raw different?

  • Fettuccine is higher in Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Plantain raw is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Plantain raw is 19% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 42 times more Sodium than Plantain raw. While Fettuccine contains 166mg of Sodium, Plantain raw contains only 4mg.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Plantains, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +197%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.6
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 1% 23% 27% 15% 45% 1% 4% 27% 0% 9%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +516.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +197%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Equal in Iron - 0.6

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 E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +498%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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 68% 3% 0% 62% 14% 13% 13% 16% 69% 17% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +498%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +376.9%
Contains more Fats +629.7%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +127.8%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more Protein +376.9%
Contains more Fats +629.7%
Contains more Water +15.2%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Contains more Carbs +127.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.143 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2712.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Plantain raw Opinion
Net carbs 12g 29.59g Plantain raw
Protein 6.2g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 0.37g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 31.89g Plantain raw
Calories 99kcal 122kcal Plantain raw
Sugar 1.3g 15g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 2.3g Plantain raw
Calcium 28mg 3mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 0.6mg
Magnesium 6mg 37mg Plantain raw
Phosphorus 25mg 34mg Plantain raw
Potassium 168mg 499mg Plantain raw
Sodium 166mg 4mg Plantain raw
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg Plantain raw
Copper 0.081mg Plantain raw
Selenium 1.5µg Plantain raw
Vitamin A 1127IU Plantain raw
Vitamin A RAE 56µg Plantain raw
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.14mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 18.4mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.052mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.054mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.686mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Plantain raw
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.299mg Plantain raw
Folate 6µg 22µg Plantain raw
Vitamin K 0.7µg Plantain raw
Tryptophan 0.015mg Plantain raw
Threonine 0.034mg Plantain raw
Isoleucine 0.036mg Plantain raw
Leucine 0.059mg Plantain raw
Lysine 0.06mg Plantain raw
Methionine 0.017mg Plantain raw
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Plantain raw
Valine 0.046mg Plantain raw
Histidine 0.064mg Plantain raw
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Plantain raw
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.143g Plantain raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.032g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.069g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Plantain raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.7g)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.