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Fettuccine vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fettuccine and edam

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3 and fiber; however, edam is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily saturated fat needs 83% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains less sodium.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of edam is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2510.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +3650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2044%

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%
Edam
9
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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2095.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +455.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Edam
3
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +879%
Contains more WaterWater +80.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.1%
Contains more FatsFats +929.6%
Contains more OtherOther +122.1%

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
Edam
2
67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +802.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +66.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Edam DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.9g 17.572g 76%
Phosphorus 25mg 536mg 73%
Calcium 28mg 731mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Fats 2.7g 27.8g 39%
Protein 6.2g 24.99g 38%
Zinc 0.1mg 3.75mg 33%
Sodium 166mg 812mg 28%
Vitamin A 243µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 14mg 89mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.389mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 8.125g 18%
Calories 99kcal 357kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.082mg 11%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Magnesium 6mg 30mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 6%
Copper 0.036mg 4%
Carbs 14g 1.43g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Folate 6µg 16µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.665g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.076mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 0.44mg 2%
Potassium 168mg 188mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 1.43g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 646mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.672g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edam
Edam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam 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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.