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Fettuccine vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fettuccine and Taco salad

  • Fettuccine has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Taco salad covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 13% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Calcium +246.4%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +188%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +1260%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains less Sodium -56.9%
Contains more Calcium +246.4%
Contains more Iron +91.7%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +188%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Zinc +1260%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.68
Equal in Water - 72.35
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +17.5%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.68
Equal in Water - 72.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.8%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 12g 11.91g Fettuccine
Protein 6.2g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 2.7g 7.46g Taco salad
Carbs 14g 11.91g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 141kcal Taco salad
Sugar 1.3g Taco salad
Fiber 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 0.6mg 1.15mg Taco salad
Magnesium 6mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 25mg 72mg Taco salad
Potassium 168mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 166mg 385mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg Taco salad
Selenium 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.24mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 6µg 42µg Taco salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 14mg 22mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 0.9g 3.446g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 2.606g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.883g Taco salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Taco salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Fettuccine
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco salad
Taco salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.546g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.