Fettuccine vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fettuccine and taro
- Fettuccine has more vitamin B3; however, taro is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin E, potassium, phosphorus, fiber, and magnesium.
- Taro covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 18% more than fettuccine.
- Taro has 22 times less saturated fat than fettuccine. Fettuccine has 0.9g of saturated fat, while taro has 0.041g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Taro, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +251.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +428.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +466% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +313.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1250% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89% |
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Water
~70.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.172mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.283mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 2.38mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 591mg | 12% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 1.5g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.6mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 84mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.041g | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 22µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14g | 26.46g | 4% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.2g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.016g | 2% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.083g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 112kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.55mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0% |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taro is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.859g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)