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Fettuccine vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fettuccine and Meatball

  • Fettuccine contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Meatball.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Meatball is 42% higher.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +856%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +1560%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +856%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +1560%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Water +40.1%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +722.6%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Water +40.1%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +722.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.5%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 12g 5.76g Fettuccine
Protein 6.2g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 2.7g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 14g 8.06g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 286kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 1.3g 3.47g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 28mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 6mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 25mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 168mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 166mg 666mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.42mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.108mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 6µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 14mg 66mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0g 0.577g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 7.627g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Fettuccine
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.727g)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.