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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.
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%
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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% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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%
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg

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%
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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%
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
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
~equal in Other ~2.08g

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
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66% 30% 4%
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.
Fettuccine Gratin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Gratin Opinion
Calories 99kcal 132kcal Gratin
Protein 6.2g 5.06g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 12g 9.47g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 11.27g Fettuccine
Cholesterol 14mg 23mg Fettuccine
Magnesium 6mg 20mg Gratin
Calcium 28mg 119mg Gratin
Potassium 168mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 0.6mg 0.64mg Gratin
Sugar 1.3g Gratin
Fiber 2g 1.8g Fettuccine
Copper 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 0.1mg 0.69mg Gratin
Phosphorus 25mg 113mg Gratin
Sodium 166mg 433mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Manganese 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.064mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.116mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.993mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 6µg 11µg Gratin
Saturated Fat 0.9g 4.733g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.276g Fettuccine
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.