Fettuccine vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fettuccine and wakame
- Fettuccine has more fiber, while wakame has more folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for folate is 48% higher.
- Wakame contains 7 times less saturated fat than fettuccine. Fettuccine contains 0.9g of saturated fat, while wakame contains 0.13g.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Seaweed, wakame, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +236% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1683.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +435.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +263.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +280% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +228.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3166.7% |
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:
3.03 g
Fats:
0.64 g
Carbs:
9.14 g
Water:
79.99 g
Other:
7.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.9% |
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Water
~79.99g
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.218 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1451.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.6% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.4mg | 61% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 196µg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 166mg | 872mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 107mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 2.18mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.697mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 150mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 25mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 3.03g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.5g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.002mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.3µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.13g | 4% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 45kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.38mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 168mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.7g | 0.64g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.058g | 2% |
| Carbs | 14g | 9.14g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.186g | N/A |
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wakame is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)