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Fettuccine vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fettuccine and Tortilla chips different?

  • Tortilla chips are higher than Fettuccine in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Calcium.
  • Tortilla chips covers your daily need of Phosphorus 29% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat.

KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted types were 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.
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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +278.6%
Contains more IronIron +153.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1280%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg

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 0% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +684.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +258%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.07mg

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% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2748.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +665.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +384.1%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +529.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2592.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 99kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 6.2g 7.1g Tortilla chips
Fats 2.7g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 12g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 14g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 6mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 28mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 168mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 0.6mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 1.3g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 2g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 0.1mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 25mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 166mg 328mg Fettuccine
Vitamin A 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.14mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.07mg
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.838mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 6µg 12µg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0g 0.812g Fettuccine
Choline 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 0.9g 2.811g Fettuccine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Tortilla chips
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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)

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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.