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Fettuccine vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fettuccine and feta

  • Fettuccine has more fiber, while feta has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 70% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in fettuccine is lower.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of feta is 27, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

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

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1660.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2780%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1248%
~equal in Iron ~0.65mg

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +748%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.3%
Contains more WaterWater +36.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.2%
Contains more FatsFats +688.1%
Contains more OtherOther +173.7%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +413.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Feta
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 Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 0.9g 14.946g 64%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.844mg 60%
Calcium 28mg 493mg 47%
Phosphorus 25mg 337mg 45%
Sodium 166mg 917mg 33%
Fats 2.7g 21.28g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.424mg 29%
Selenium 15µg 27%
Cholesterol 14mg 89mg 25%
Zinc 0.1mg 2.88mg 25%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 19%
Protein 6.2g 14.21g 16%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 4.623g 9%
Calories 99kcal 264kcal 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Folate 6µg 32µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.154mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.991mg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 4%
Potassium 168mg 62mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 19mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Carbs 14g 4.09g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.18mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.591g 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.65mg 1%
Manganese 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
63%
Feta

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 - 2.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 751mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.