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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.
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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +333.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more IronIron +91.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188%

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +176.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.68g
~equal in Water ~72.35g

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +189.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Taco salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Copper 0.113mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.9g 3.446g 12%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.36mg 11%
Sodium 166mg 385mg 10%
Folate 6µg 42µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.18mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Iron 0.6mg 1.15mg 7%
Calcium 28mg 97mg 7%
Phosphorus 25mg 72mg 7%
Manganese 0.167mg 7%
Fats 2.7g 7.46g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.11mg 5%
Magnesium 6mg 26mg 5%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2.606g 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.24mg 4%
Cholesterol 14mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.883g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Calories 99kcal 141kcal 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2%
Protein 6.2g 6.68g 1%
Potassium 168mg 210mg 1%
Carbs 14g 11.91g 1%
Net carbs 12g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Taco salad
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
18%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
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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