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Fettuccine vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fettuccine and pork skins

  • Fettuccine has more fiber, while pork skins have more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Pork skins cover your daily need for sodium, 72% more than fettuccine.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fettuccine is lower.
  • Pork skins have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork skins is 0, 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 Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +460%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg

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 1.7% 4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.099mg
~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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4077.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +888.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1059.3%
Contains more OtherOther +194.7%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1542.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +810%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Pork skins DV% diff.
Protein 6.2g 61.3g 110%
Selenium 41µg 75%
Sodium 166mg 1818mg 72%
Saturated fat 0.9g 11.37g 48%
Fats 2.7g 31.3g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 14.78g 35%
Choline 164.5mg 30%
Cholesterol 14mg 95mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 3.64g 22%
Calories 99kcal 544kcal 22%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.283mg 16%
Copper 0.094mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 9%
Phosphorus 25mg 85mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Carbs 14g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.56mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 0.88mg 4%
Manganese 0.069mg 3%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.549mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.099mg 1%
Potassium 168mg 127mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.53mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Magnesium 6mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 0g N/A
Calcium 28mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 1.823mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0%
Leucine 3.322mg 0%
Lysine 2.783mg 0%
Methionine 0.48mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0%
Valine 2.421mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Pork skins
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
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork skins
Pork skins is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork skins
Pork skins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 1652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.47g)

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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.