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Fettuccine vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fettuccine and Flour

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Zinc in Flour is higher than in Fettuccine.
  • Flour covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 58% more than Fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains 83 times more Sodium than Flour. While Fettuccine contains 166mg of Sodium, Flour contains only 2mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.

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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.
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
2
:
8
Flour
Flour
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains more Iron +673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +332%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Fettuccine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 174% 16% 47% 10% 1% 20% 48% 89% 185%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +57%
Contains more Iron +673.3%
Contains more Magnesium +266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +332%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%

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.
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
2
:
8
Flour
Flour
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228%
Contains more Folate +2950%
Fettuccine
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%
Flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 197% 114% 111% 27% 11% 138% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +772.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +605.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228%
Contains more Folate +2950%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
3
:
2
Flour
Flour
Contains more Fats +175.5%
Contains more Water +530.9%
Contains more Other +313%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +445.1%
Fettuccine
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Flour
10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Fats +175.5%
Contains more Water +530.9%
Contains more Other +313%
Contains more Protein +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +445.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
1
:
2
Flour
Flour
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.413
Fettuccine
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Flour
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.413 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +934.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.413

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Flour Opinion
Net carbs 12g 73.61g Flour
Protein 6.2g 10.33g Flour
Fats 2.7g 0.98g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 76.31g Flour
Calories 99kcal 364kcal Flour
Sugar 1.3g 0.27g Flour
Fiber 2g 2.7g Flour
Calcium 28mg 15mg Fettuccine
Iron 0.6mg 4.64mg Flour
Magnesium 6mg 22mg Flour
Phosphorus 25mg 108mg Flour
Potassium 168mg 107mg Fettuccine
Sodium 166mg 2mg Flour
Zinc 0.1mg 0.7mg Flour
Copper 0.144mg Flour
Manganese 0.682mg Flour
Selenium 33.9µg Flour
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.06mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.785mg Flour
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.494mg Flour
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 5.904mg Flour
Vitamin B5 0.438mg Flour
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.044mg Fettuccine
Folate 6µg 183µg Flour
Vitamin K 0.3µg Flour
Tryptophan 0.127mg Flour
Threonine 0.281mg Flour
Isoleucine 0.357mg Flour
Leucine 0.71mg Flour
Lysine 0.228mg Flour
Methionine 0.183mg Flour
Phenylalanine 0.52mg Flour
Valine 0.415mg Flour
Histidine 0.23mg Flour
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Flour
Saturated Fat 0.9g 0.155g Flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g 0.087g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.413g Flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Flour
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
50%
Flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
59%
Flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flour
Flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flour
Flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.745g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour
Flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)

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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.