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Fettuccine vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fettuccine and macadamia

  • The amount of vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B2 in macadamia is higher than in fettuccine.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 92% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains 33 times more sodium than macadamia. While fettuccine contains 166mg of sodium, macadamia contains only 5mg.
  • Macadamia has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macadamia is 10, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2066.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +203.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119%
Contains more IronIron +515%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +652%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more WaterWater +5429.4%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2706.3%
~equal in Carbs ~13.82g

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6441.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fettuccine Macadamia
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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 4.131mg 180%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 58.877g 145%
Fats 2.7g 75.77g 112%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 1.195mg 92%
Copper 0.756mg 84%
Saturated fat 0.9g 12.061g 51%
Iron 0.6mg 3.69mg 39%
Calories 99kcal 718kcal 31%
Magnesium 6mg 130mg 30%
Fiber 2g 8.6g 26%
Phosphorus 25mg 188mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.275mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 15%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.3mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.502g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.162mg 7%
Selenium 3.6µg 7%
Sodium 166mg 5mg 7%
Potassium 168mg 368mg 6%
Calcium 28mg 85mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.473mg 4%
Protein 6.2g 7.91g 3%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.54mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 5.22g N/A
Carbs 14g 13.82g 0%
Sugar 1.3g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.161g)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.