Fettuccine vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fettuccine and quinoa different?
- Fettuccine is higher in vitamin B3; however, quinoa is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, iron, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for quinoa is 18% higher.
- Fettuccine contains 24 times more sodium than quinoa. While fettuccine contains 166mg of sodium, quinoa contains only 7mg.
KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Quinoa, cooked are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +64.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +966.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +990% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +508% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +336.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
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:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.1% |
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Water
~71.61g
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
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 27% | |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 152mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 64mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.49mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.412mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.09mg | 9% |
| Folate | 6µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.078g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 6.2g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.231g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Carbs | 14g | 21.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.528g | 1% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 120kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 1.92g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 18.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 168mg | 172mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)