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Fettuccine vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fettuccine and porridge

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3, fiber, and monounsaturated fat; however, porridge is higher in iron and calcium.
  • Porridge covers your daily iron needs 39% more than fettuccine.
  • Porridge contains 32 times less monounsaturated fat than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 0.9g of monounsaturated fat, while porridge contains 0.028g.
  • Porridge has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of porridge is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.7%
Contains more IronIron +523.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +763.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3114.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Porridge DV% diff.
Iron 0.6mg 3.74mg 39%
Protein 6.2g 1.44g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.52mg 8%
Sodium 166mg 6mg 7%
Calcium 28mg 87mg 6%
Fiber 2g 0.5g 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Fats 2.7g 0.21g 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.033g 4%
Potassium 168mg 16mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.02mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.055mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.013mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.025mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.114g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.028g 2%
Folate 6µg 12µg 2%
Calories 99kcal 50kcal 2%
Phosphorus 25mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1%
Carbs 14g 10.52g 1%
Net carbs 12g 10.02g N/A
Magnesium 6mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 1.3g 0.03g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.