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Fettuccine vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fettuccine and turmeric

  • Fettuccine has less iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin E, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Turmeric covers your daily iron needs 680% more than fettuccine.
  • Turmeric contains 6 times less sodium than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 166mg of sodium, while turmeric contains 27mg.
  • The glycemic index of fettuccine is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1138.1%
Contains more IronIron +9066.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1096%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +884.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +485.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.1%
Contains more FatsFats +20.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +379.6%
Contains more OtherOther +272.6%

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
60% 15% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Turmeric DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 861%
Iron 0.6mg 55mg 680%
Copper 1.3mg 144%
Fiber 2g 22.7g 83%
Potassium 168mg 2080mg 56%
Magnesium 6mg 208mg 48%
Zinc 0.1mg 4.5mg 40%
Phosphorus 25mg 299mg 39%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 4.43mg 27%
Carbs 14g 67.14g 18%
Calcium 28mg 168mg 14%
Calories 99kcal 312kcal 11%
Selenium 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Protein 6.2g 9.68g 7%
Sodium 166mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.15mg 6%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Folate 6µg 20µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 1.838g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.107mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.35mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.058mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.756g 2%
Fructose 0.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Fats 2.7g 3.25g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0.449g 1%
Net carbs 12g 44.44g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 3.21g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.938g)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.