Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Fettuccine vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between fettuccine and scrambled egg

  • Fettuccine has more vitamin B3 and fiber; however, scrambled egg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Scrambled egg covers your daily cholesterol needs 137% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains less saturated fat.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of scrambled egg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Fast foods, egg, scrambled.

Infographic

Fettuccine vs Scrambled egg infographic
Infographic link

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 10% 17% 13% 97% 22% 45% 104% 24% 5.6% 123%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.6%
Contains more IronIron +331.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1560%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +868%

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 11% 59% 19% 17% 20% 120% 3.9% 56% 44% 126% 23% 22% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +642.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%

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
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +573.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.2%
Contains more FatsFats +499.3%

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
44% 42% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.153 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.969 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +554.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +392.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Scrambled egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 14mg 426mg 137%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.01µg 42%
Selenium 22.5µg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.52mg 35%
Choline 180.6mg 33%
Phosphorus 25mg 242mg 31%
Iron 0.6mg 2.59mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.9g 6.153g 24%
Fats 2.7g 16.18g 21%
Vitamin A 176µg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.94mg 19%
Protein 6.2g 13.84g 15%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.66mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 5.889g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.19mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.21mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 1.969g 10%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Copper 0.067mg 7%
Folate 6µg 29µg 6%
Calories 99kcal 212kcal 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU 6%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Carbs 14g 2.08g 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.96mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 57mg 3%
Manganese 0.043mg 2%
Magnesium 6mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.08mg 1%
Sodium 166mg 187mg 1%
Potassium 168mg 147mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 2.08g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 1.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.836mg 0%
Leucine 1.185mg 0%
Lysine 0.913mg 0%
Methionine 0.427mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0%
Valine 0.96mg 0%
Histidine 0.325mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
48%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.253g)

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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.