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Fettuccine vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fettuccine and brazil nut

  • The amount of phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin E, iron, fiber, potassium, and calcium in brazil nut is higher than in fettuccine.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily phosphorus needs 100% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains less saturated fat.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of brazil nut is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +6166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.3%
Contains more IronIron +305%
Contains more ZincZinc +3960%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +510.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +585.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2098.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131%
Contains more FatsFats +2385.2%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

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
25% 37% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2553.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5999.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Brazil nut DV% diff.
Selenium 1917µg 3485%
Copper 1.743mg 194%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 24.399g 160%
Phosphorus 25mg 725mg 100%
Fats 2.7g 67.1g 99%
Magnesium 6mg 376mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.9g 16.134g 69%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 23.879g 57%
Manganese 1.223mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.617mg 44%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.06mg 36%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 5.65mg 35%
Calories 99kcal 659kcal 28%
Iron 0.6mg 2.43mg 23%
Fiber 2g 7.5g 22%
Protein 6.2g 14.32g 16%
Potassium 168mg 659mg 14%
Calcium 28mg 160mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.295mg 9%
Sodium 166mg 3mg 7%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.101mg 4%
Folate 6µg 22µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.035mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Carbs 14g 11.74g 1%
Net carbs 12g 4.24g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 2.33g N/A
Starch 0.25g 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.365mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0%
Leucine 1.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.49mg 0%
Methionine 1.124mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0%
Valine 0.76mg 0%
Histidine 0.409mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.234g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.