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Fettuccine vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fettuccine and Potato

  • Fettuccine has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Potato has more Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato is 19% higher.
  • Potato has 450 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Fettuccine. Fettuccine has 0.9g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Potato has 0.002g.
  • Potato is lower in Saturated Fat.

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 Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128%
Contains more Potassium +153%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +35%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +128%
Contains more Potassium +153%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +496%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.081

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Other +69.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Equal in Water - 79.25
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +202.4%
Contains more Fats +2900%
Contains more Other +69.6%
Contains more Carbs +24.9%
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +852.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +852.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Potato Opinion
Net carbs 12g 15.39g Potato
Protein 6.2g 2.05g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 0.09g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 17.49g Potato
Calories 99kcal 77kcal Fettuccine
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 1.3g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 2g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 28mg 12mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 0.81mg Potato
Magnesium 6mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 25mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 168mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 166mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.1mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg Potato
Vitamin A 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.01mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.081mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.032mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.061mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 6µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.002g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.042g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
8%
Fettuccine
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.875g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.