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Fettuccine vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fettuccine and Tuna salad

  • Fettuccine has more Fiber, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tuna salad covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Fish, tuna 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.
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +612%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Equal in Potassium - 178
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -58.7%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +612%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Equal in Potassium - 178

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +158.7%
Contains more Fats +243%
Contains more Other +12.1%
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Contains more Water +19.1%
Contains more Protein +158.7%
Contains more Fats +243%
Contains more Other +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +930.5%
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +930.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 12g 9.41g Fettuccine
Protein 6.2g 16.04g Tuna salad
Fats 2.7g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 14g 9.41g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Sugar 1.3g Tuna salad
Fiber 2g 0g Fettuccine
Calcium 28mg 17mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 1mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 6mg 19mg Tuna salad
Phosphorus 25mg 178mg Tuna salad
Potassium 168mg 178mg Tuna salad
Sodium 166mg 402mg Fettuccine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.56mg Tuna salad
Copper 0.145mg Tuna salad
Manganese 0.04mg Tuna salad
Selenium 41.2µg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 97IU Tuna salad
Vitamin A RAE 24µg Tuna salad
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 2.2mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.031mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.07mg
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.081mg Tuna salad
Folate 6µg 8µg Tuna salad
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.2µg Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.18mg Tuna salad
Threonine 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 14mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.9g 1.544g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Tuna salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 4.122g Tuna salad

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Fettuccine Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Fettuccine
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.644g)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.