Fettuccine vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fettuccine and minestrone
- Fettuccine has more vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B1 than minestrone.
- Fettuccine contains 5 times more fiber than minestrone. Fettuccine contains 2g of fiber, while minestrone contains 0.4g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +57.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +210% |
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 | +309.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +288.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +360.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +250.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +159.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +200.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +210.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15% |
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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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Protein | 6.2g | 1.77g | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.391mg | 9% |
Manganese | 0.152mg | 7% | |
Copper | 0.051mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.022mg | 6% |
Fiber | 2g | 0.4g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 49µg | 5% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
Cholesterol | 14mg | 1mg | 4% |
Sodium | 166mg | 254mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.23g | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 3% | |
Calories | 99kcal | 34kcal | 3% |
Fats | 2.7g | 1.04g | 3% |
Carbs | 14g | 4.66g | 3% |
Iron | 0.6mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.29g | 2% |
Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 3mg | 1% |
Calcium | 28mg | 14mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
Potassium | 168mg | 130mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 12g | 4.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.3g | N/A | |
Phosphorus | 25mg | 23mg | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.46g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

5%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

12%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is cheaper?

Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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