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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 from 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.

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 Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +740%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +726.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Magnesium - 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 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +740%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +726.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.6%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Magnesium - 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 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
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 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +518%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +237%
Contains more Fats +1025%
Contains more Other +331.8%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Carbs - 13.08
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% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +237%
Contains more Fats +1025%
Contains more Other +331.8%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Equal in Carbs - 13.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +198.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Fettuccine Cream of Wheat
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 12g 12.48g Cream of Wheat
Protein 6.2g 1.84g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 0.24g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 13.08g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 62kcal Fettuccine
Sugar 1.3g 0.07g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 2g 0.6g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 0.6mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 6mg
Phosphorus 25mg 18mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 20mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 102mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.043mg Cream of Wheat
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.02mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.232mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.21mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.093mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 6µg 62µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.025mg Cream of Wheat
Threonine 0.058mg Cream of Wheat
Isoleucine 0.08mg Cream of Wheat
Leucine 0.139mg Cream of Wheat
Lysine 0.047mg Cream of Wheat
Methionine 0.034mg Cream of Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.099mg Cream of Wheat
Valine 0.089mg Cream of Wheat
Histidine 0.042mg Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.033g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.134g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Cream of Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Fettuccine
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat 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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.