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Fettuccine vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Spanish rice different?

  • Spanish rice has more Folate, Vitamin B1, and Iron than Fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Spanish rice is 16% higher.
  • Fettuccine contains 2 times more Fiber than Spanish rice. While Fettuccine contains 2g of Fiber, Spanish rice contains only 1.2g.
  • Fettuccine has less Sodium.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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.
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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128%

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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +733.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.074mg

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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89%
Contains more WaterWater +28.5%
Contains more FatsFats +95.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +122.6%
~equal in Other ~1.73g

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +67.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +479.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 99kcal 185kcal Spanish rice
Protein 6.2g 3.28g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 12g 29.96g Spanish rice
Carbs 14g 31.16g Spanish rice
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 6mg 13mg Spanish rice
Calcium 28mg 20mg Fettuccine
Potassium 168mg 116mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 1.15mg Spanish rice
Sugar 1.3g 1.3g
Fiber 2g 1.2g Fettuccine
Copper 0.065mg Spanish rice
Zinc 0.1mg 0.48mg Spanish rice
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 25mg 57mg Spanish rice
Sodium 166mg 528mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 6µg Spanish rice
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.183mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.074mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.378mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B5 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Spanish rice
Vitamin K 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 6µg 50µg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0g 0.07g Fettuccine
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 0.9g 1.005g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.3 g)

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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.