Fettuccine vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fettuccine and potatoes
- Fettuccine has more monounsaturated fat; however, potatoes have more vitamin B6 and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for potatoes is 19% higher.
- Potatoes have 450 times less monounsaturated fat than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 0.9g of monounsaturated fat, while potatoes have 0.002g.
- Potatoes are lower in saturated fat.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than fettuccine.
Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw.
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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 | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +153% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
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 | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +496% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.298mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 168mg | 425mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 2.05g | 8% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 1.061mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 57mg | 5% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.09g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.025g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.032mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.01mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.042g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 28mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.002g | 2% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 77kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 14g | 17.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.1g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2900% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.9% |
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Water
~79.25g
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +852.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |