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Fettuccine vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fettuccine and tamarind

  • Fettuccine contains less vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B2 than tamarind.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tamarind is 28% higher.
  • Tamarind has 6 times less sodium than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 166mg of sodium, while tamarind has 28mg.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index than tamarind.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.8%
Contains more IronIron +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +352%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.938mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.4%
Contains more FatsFats +350%
Contains more WaterWater +139.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +346.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%

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
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +397.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Tamarind DV% diff.
Iron 0.6mg 2.8mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.428mg 28%
Magnesium 6mg 92mg 20%
Carbs 14g 62.5g 16%
Potassium 168mg 628mg 14%
Phosphorus 25mg 113mg 13%
Fiber 2g 5.1g 12%
Copper 0.086mg 10%
Protein 6.2g 2.8g 7%
Calories 99kcal 239kcal 7%
Sodium 166mg 28mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.152mg 6%
Calcium 28mg 74mg 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0.272g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 3%
Fats 2.7g 0.6g 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.1mg 2%
Selenium 1.3µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.059g 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Folate 6µg 14µg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.181g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.938mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.066mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 57.4g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 38.8g N/A
Zinc 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Tamarind
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%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.628g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tamarind
Tamarind is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.5g)

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.