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Fettuccine vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fettuccine and Nachos

  • Fettuccine has more Vitamin B3, however, Nachos are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Nachos covers your daily Phosphorus needs 25% more than Fettuccine.
  • Nachos have 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Fettuccine. Fettuccine has 1.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Nachos have 0.63mg.
  • Fettuccine contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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 -47%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +692%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains more Zinc +760%
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 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +692%
Contains more Potassium +115.5%
Contains more Zinc +760%

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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Nachos
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Water +101.1%
Contains more Fats +696.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.4%
Equal in Other - 1.87
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Water +101.1%
Contains more Fats +696.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.4%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1457.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1160%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1457.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1160%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 12g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 6.2g 4.32g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 14g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 99kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Sugar 1.3g 2.17g Fettuccine
Fiber 2g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 28mg 63mg Nachos
Iron 0.6mg 0.75mg Nachos
Magnesium 6mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 25mg 198mg Nachos
Potassium 168mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 166mg 313mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.86mg Nachos
Copper 0.064mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin A 21IU Nachos
Vitamin A RAE 5µg Nachos
Vitamin E 0.45mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.123mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.133mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.63mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 6µg 10µg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 14mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.173g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Nachos
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
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Nachos
Nachos is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.