Fettuccine vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fettuccine and spaghetti
- The amount of vitamin B3 and vitamin B1 in fettuccine is higher than in spaghetti.
- Fettuccine contains 166 times more sodium than spaghetti. While fettuccine contains 166mg of sodium, spaghetti contains only 1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +281.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +410% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350% |
| 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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +578.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.4% |
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Protein
~5.8g
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +587% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 14% | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 14g | 30.86g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 58mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.51mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.176g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 158kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.93g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.131g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 28mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 5.8g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.326g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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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
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3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.724g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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