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Fettuccine vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fettuccine and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Fettuccine has more Vitamin B3, while Mozzarella cheese sticks has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks covers your daily need of Phosphorus 48% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Fettuccine contains 1.8mg of Vitamin B3, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 0.98mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fettuccine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 Potassium +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Calcium +1082.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1332%
Contains more Zinc +1880%
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 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
Contains more Calcium +1082.1%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +1332%
Contains more Zinc +1880%

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 B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +99.8%
Contains more Protein +118.7%
Contains more Fats +561.9%
Contains more Carbs +94.4%
Contains more Other +95.8%
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% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more Water +99.8%
Contains more Protein +118.7%
Contains more Fats +561.9%
Contains more Carbs +94.4%
Contains more Other +95.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1176%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 12g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 6.2g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 2.7g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 14g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calories 99kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 1.3g 2.83g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 1.6g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.6mg 0.84mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 25mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 168mg 121mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 1008mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.98mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 6µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 14mg 32mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0g 0.372g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 6.643g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.743g)

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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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