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Fettuccine vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fettuccine and dough

  • Fettuccine contains less vitamin B1, iron, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium than dough.
  • Dough's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 52% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in fettuccine is lower.
  • Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of dough is 70.

The food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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%
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +551.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +940%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +320%

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%
Dough
8
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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +688.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +510%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more FolateFolate +1950%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +127.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.6%
~equal in Other ~1.95g

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
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +148.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Dough
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Dough DV% diff.
Selenium 28.6µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.71mg 52%
Iron 0.6mg 3.91mg 41%
Folate 6µg 123µg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.427mg 27%
Manganese 0.577mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 4.817mg 19%
Sodium 166mg 602mg 19%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Copper 0.152mg 17%
Carbs 14g 51.88g 13%
Phosphorus 25mg 105mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 9%
Protein 6.2g 10.75g 9%
Calories 99kcal 272kcal 9%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.04mg 9%
Magnesium 6mg 32mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.107mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.855g 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.21mg 2%
Potassium 168mg 117mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 52mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.529g 2%
Choline 8mg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.362g 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Fiber 2g 2.2g 1%
Fats 2.7g 2.42g 0%
Net carbs 12g 49.68g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 4.62g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Dough
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
40%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough
Dough 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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.