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Fettuccine vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Plantain chips different?

  • Fettuccine is higher in Vitamin B3, however, Plantain chips are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, Fiber, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Plantain chips is 37% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Plantain chips. While Fettuccine contains 1.8mg of Vitamin B3, Plantain chips contain only 0.802mg.
  • Fettuccine has less Saturated Fat.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Snacks, plantain chips, salted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +211.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1083.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.9%
Contains more IronIron +61.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +270%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212%

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +820%
Contains more FolateFolate +483.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +171.9%
Contains more WaterWater +3498.1%
Contains more FatsFats +995.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +525.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2834.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 99kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 6.2g 2.28g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 12g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 14g 63.84g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 6mg 71mg Plantain chips
Calcium 28mg 9mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 786mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.6mg 0.97mg Plantain chips
Sugar 1.3g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 2g 3.5g Plantain chips
Copper 0.198mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.1mg 0.37mg Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 25mg 78mg Plantain chips
Sodium 166mg 202mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 1386IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 0.45mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg Plantain chips
Selenium 0.4µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.065mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.04mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.802mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.46mg Plantain chips
Vitamin K 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 6µg 35µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.185g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 8.337g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 11.739g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Plantain chips
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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.437g)

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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.