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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 have more phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks cover your daily need for 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1082.1%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +1880%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1332%

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%
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% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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 WaterWater +99.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.7%
Contains more FatsFats +561.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.4%
Contains more OtherOther +95.8%

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +376.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Phosphorus 25mg 358mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.95µg 40%
Sodium 166mg 1008mg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 5.104g 31%
Calcium 28mg 331mg 30%
Selenium 16.2µg 29%
Saturated fat 0.9g 6.643g 26%
Fats 2.7g 17.87g 23%
Vitamin K 25.4µg 21%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.98mg 17%
Manganese 0.363mg 16%
Protein 6.2g 13.56g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.257mg 14%
Calories 99kcal 324kcal 11%
Vitamin A 96µg 11%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 4.287g 8%
Copper 0.067mg 7%
Cholesterol 14mg 32mg 6%
Folate 6µg 26µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.15mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.98mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Carbs 14g 27.22g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.084mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 0.84mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.74mg 2%
Fiber 2g 1.6g 2%
Potassium 168mg 121mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 25.62g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
31%
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 Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 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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