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.
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Calcium
+40%
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Potassium
+44.8%
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Sodium
-68.6%
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Iron
+91.7%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+128%
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Zinc
+380%
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Calcium
+40%
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Potassium
+44.8%
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-68.6%
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Iron
+91.7%
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Magnesium
+116.7%
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Phosphorus
+128%
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Zinc
+380%
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.
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Vitamin E
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+103.3%
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Vitamin B3
+32.1%
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Vitamin B6
+64%
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Folate
+733.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
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Vitamin E
+33.3%
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Vitamin B1
+103.3%
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Vitamin B3
+32.1%
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Vitamin B6
+64%
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Folate
+733.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.074
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+89%
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Water
+28.5%
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Fats
+95.9%
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Carbs
+122.6%
Equal in Other - 1.73
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
3.28 g
Fats:
5.29 g
Carbs:
31.16 g
Water:
58.54 g
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1.73 g
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Protein
+89%
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Water
+28.5%
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Fats
+95.9%
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Carbs
+122.6%
Equal in Other - 1.73
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-10.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+479.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.4 g
Saturated Fat:
1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.317 g
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Saturated Fat
-10.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.9%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 12g | 29.96g |
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| Protein | 6.2g | 3.28g |
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| Fats | 2.7g | 5.29g |
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| Carbs | 14g | 31.16g |
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| Calories | 99kcal | 185kcal |
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| Starch | 27.55g |
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| Fructose | 0.42g |
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| Sugar | 1.3g | 1.3g | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.2g |
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| Calcium | 28mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.15mg |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 25mg | 57mg |
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| Potassium | 168mg | 116mg |
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| Sodium | 166mg | 528mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg |
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| Manganese | 0.39mg |
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| Selenium | 7.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 100IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 2.378mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.415mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.082mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 50µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.044mg |
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| Threonine | 0.098mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.24mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.071mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 153mg |
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| Valine | 0.137mg |
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| Histidine | 0.071mg |
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| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.07g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.9g | 1.005g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 1.511g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 2.317g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.052g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.238g |
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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
8%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spanish rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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)