Fettuccine vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fettuccine and cream of Wheat different?
- Fettuccine is higher in fiber; however, cream of Wheat is richer in iron, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cream of Wheat is 55% higher.
- Fettuccine contains 24 times more saturated fat than cream of Wheat. While fettuccine contains 0.9g of saturated fat, cream of Wheat contains only 0.038g.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index (47) than cream of Wheat (67).
KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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 PotassiumPotassium | +740% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +726.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +518% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
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:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1025% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
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Carbs
~13.08g
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
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 4.96mg | 55% |
| Vitamin A | 232µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.309mg | 20% |
| Folate | 6µg | 62µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.232mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.21mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 1.84g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 3.093mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.6g | 6% |
| Selenium | 3.5µg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.038g | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 64mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.24g | 4% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 102mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.033g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.134g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 62kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14g | 13.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 12.48g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins