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Fettuccine vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fettuccine and french fries

  • The amount of vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin B3, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, and folate in french fries is higher than in fettuccine.
  • French fries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 25% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains less saturated fat.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of french fries is 70, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +483.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.6%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%

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%
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +271.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine French fries DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 5.398g 33%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.372mg 25%
Fats 2.7g 14.73g 19%
Phosphorus 25mg 125mg 14%
Copper 0.124mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 5.969g 13%
Potassium 168mg 579mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Calories 99kcal 312kcal 11%
Manganese 0.247mg 11%
Carbs 14g 41.44g 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 1.67mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.004mg 8%
Fiber 2g 3.8g 7%
Magnesium 6mg 35mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.9g 2.336g 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.17mg 7%
Protein 6.2g 3.43g 6%
Folate 6µg 30µg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.5mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.81mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.039mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Sodium 166mg 210mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.8%
Contains more WaterWater +95.1%
Contains more FatsFats +445.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196%
~equal in Other ~1.85g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +563.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1249.5%

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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.