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Fettuccine vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fettuccine and fruit salad

  • Fruit salad has less vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Fruit salad contains 225 times less saturated fat than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 0.9g of saturated fat, while fruit salad contains 0.004g.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains more IronIron +140%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1115.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8900%
Contains more OtherOther +630.8%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
~equal in Carbs ~13.05g

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3536.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Fruit salad DV% diff.
Protein 6.2g 0.51g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.356mg 9%
Sodium 166mg 5mg 7%
Manganese 0.151mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.011mg 7%
Copper 0.05mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.014mg 4%
Fats 2.7g 0.03g 4%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.004g 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.25mg 4%
Fiber 2g 1g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.011g 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.027mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.005g 2%
Calories 99kcal 50kcal 2%
Phosphorus 25mg 14mg 2%
Potassium 168mg 116mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 14g 13.05g 0%
Net carbs 12g 12.05g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.14mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.896g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.