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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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
