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Fettuccine vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fettuccine and Rice cakes

  • Fettuccine contains less Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat than Rice cakes.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Rice cakes is 51% higher.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more IronIron +90%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1420%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%

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% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +349.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +1174.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.2%
Contains more FatsFats +29.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +472.1%

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
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 99kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 6.2g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 2.7g 3.5g Rice cakes
Net carbs 12g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 14g 80.1g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 6mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 28mg 11mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 0.6mg 1.14mg Rice cakes
Sugar 1.3g Rice cakes
Fiber 2g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 0.1mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 25mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 166mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg Rice cakes
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.056mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Folate 6µg 21µg Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 1.11g Rice cakes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.11g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.