Fettuccine vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Fettuccine and Potato salad?
- Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Potato salad is richer in Vitamin B6, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 18% higher.
- Fettuccine has 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Potato salad. Fettuccine has 1.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Potato salad has 0.89mg.
- Fettuccine contains less Sodium.
We used KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Potato salad, home-prepared 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 | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +210% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +203.7% |
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Water
~76g
~equal in
Other
~1.95g
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
1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +175.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +834.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 99kcal | 143kcal |
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| Protein | 6.2g | 2.68g |
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| Fats | 2.7g | 8.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 10mg |
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| Net carbs | 12g | 9.87g |
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| Carbs | 14g | 11.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 14mg | 68mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 19mg |
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| Potassium | 168mg | 254mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 1.3g |
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| Copper | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.31mg |
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| Phosphorus | 25mg | 52mg |
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| Sodium | 166mg | 529mg |
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| Vitamin A | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 32µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg |
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| Manganese | 0.101mg |
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| Selenium | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.141mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 1.429g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 2.48g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.737g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.042mg |
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| Threonine | 0.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.141mg |
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| Leucine | 0.202mg |
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| Lysine | 0.171mg |
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| Methionine | 0.066mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg |
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| Valine | 0.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.062mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 363mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.529g)
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.