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Fettuccine vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fettuccine and lamb

  • Fettuccine has more fiber; however, lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Fettuccine is lower in cholesterol.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +64.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.5%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +4360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +652%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.6%

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%
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +40%
Contains more OtherOther +131.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.5%
Contains more FatsFats +675.6%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +277.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.46mg 40%
Protein 6.2g 24.52g 37%
Saturated fat 0.9g 8.83g 36%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 6.66mg 30%
Fats 2.7g 20.94g 28%
Cholesterol 14mg 97mg 28%
Phosphorus 25mg 188mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 8.82g 20%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Iron 0.6mg 1.88mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.25mg 14%
Copper 0.119mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Calories 99kcal 294kcal 10%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.51g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.13mg 6%
Carbs 14g 0g 5%
Sodium 166mg 72mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Potassium 168mg 310mg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 23mg 4%
Folate 6µg 18µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 28mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.93g)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.