Fettuccine vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fettuccine and asparagus
- Fettuccine has more vitamin B3, while asparagus has more iron, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Asparagus covers your daily need for iron, 19% more than fettuccine.
- Fettuccine contains 83 times more sodium than asparagus. While fettuccine contains 166mg of sodium, asparagus contains only 2mg.
- Asparagus has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Asparagus, raw.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +256.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +440% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +151.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.14mg | 19% |
| Folate | 6µg | 52µg | 12% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 2.2g | 8% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.978mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.141mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 1.13mg | 5% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 20kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.04g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.143mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.12g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.54mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.091mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 14g | 3.88g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 168mg | 202mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Calcium | 28mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +260.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +227.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
