Fettuccine vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fettuccine and couscous
- Couscous contains less vitamin B3 and monounsaturated fat than fettuccine.
- Couscous contains 41 times less monounsaturated fat than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 0.9g of monounsaturated fat, while couscous contains 0.022g.
- The amount of sodium in couscous is lower.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of couscous is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Couscous, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 166mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.371mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.983mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 3.79g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 5% | |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.16g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.029g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.027mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14g | 23.22g | 3% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 58mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.022g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.064g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 112kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.184mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.162mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1587.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +630.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.9% |
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Water
~72.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3990.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +525% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.8% |
