Fettuccine vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fettuccine and tomato sauce different?
- Fettuccine is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and monounsaturated fat; however, tomato sauce is richer in vitamin E.
- Fettuccine contains 22 times more saturated fat than tomato sauce. While fettuccine contains 0.9g of saturated fat, tomato sauce contains only 0.041g.
- Tomato sauce has a lower glycemic index (31) than fettuccine (47).
KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +416.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +800% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
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Other
~1.91g
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
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1945.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230.6% |
| 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 | 0.115mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 6.2g | 1.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 1.44mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 11mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 0.991mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.96mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.041g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.098mg | 4% |
| Calories | 99kcal | 24kcal | 4% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.3g | 4% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 297mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 14g | 5.31g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.121g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.044g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.859g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)