Fettuccine vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between fettuccine and gratin
- Fettuccine has more vitamin B3; however, gratin is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, calcium, potassium, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Gratin covers your daily saturated fat needs 19% more than fettuccine.
- Gratin contains 2 times less vitamin B3 than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 1.8mg of vitamin B3, while gratin contains 0.993mg.
- Fettuccine has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -61.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +325% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +590% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +352% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
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:
5.06 g
Fats:
7.59 g
Carbs:
11.27 g
Water:
74 g
Other:
2.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +181.1% |
~equal in
Water
~74g
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Other
~2.08g
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
4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.276 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +44.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +138.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.16mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 4.733g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 113mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 433mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.174mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 119mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.387mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 2.7g | 7.59g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.161mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 168mg | 396mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 2.7µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.993mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 2.149g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 132kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 5.06g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.64mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14g | 11.27g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.276g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 9.47g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.443mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.381mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.325mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.151mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.833g)
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.