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Fettuccine vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fettuccine and popcorn?

  • Fettuccine has less fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate than popcorn.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for fiber is 50% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 21 times more sodium than popcorn. Fettuccine has 166mg of sodium, while popcorn has 8mg.
  • Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index than popcorn.

We used KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types in this comparison.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.8%
Contains more IronIron +431.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2980%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1332%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +2165.1%
Contains more OtherOther +33.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.7%
Contains more FatsFats +68.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.6%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.95g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Popcorn DV% diff.
Fiber 2g 14.5g 50%
Manganese 1.113mg 48%
Phosphorus 25mg 358mg 48%
Magnesium 6mg 144mg 33%
Iron 0.6mg 3.19mg 32%
Copper 0.262mg 29%
Zinc 0.1mg 3.08mg 27%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Carbs 14g 77.78g 21%
Calories 99kcal 387kcal 14%
Protein 6.2g 12.94g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.318g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.157mg 8%
Sodium 166mg 8mg 7%
Folate 6µg 31µg 6%
Potassium 168mg 329mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Choline 21.2mg 4%
Fats 2.7g 4.54g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.308mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 7mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.637g 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.104mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.083mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 1%
Net carbs 12g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0.87g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.95g 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Popcorn
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
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.