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Fettuccine vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fettuccine and whisky

  • Whisky contains less vitamin B3, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than fettuccine.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for fettuccine is 11% higher.
  • Whisky is lower in sodium.
  • Fettuccine has a higher glycemic index than whisky.

Food types used in this article are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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%
Whisky
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.75% 4.7% 0.55% 1.3% 0% 1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16700%
Contains more IronIron +2900%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +733.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
Whisky
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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% 0% 0% 2% 0.23% 0.94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Whisky
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64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13900%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1794.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Whisky DV% diff.
Protein 6.2g 0g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.05mg 11%
Calories 99kcal 250kcal 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Sodium 166mg 0mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 0.02mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.008mg 7%
Carbs 14g 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg 5%
Potassium 168mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.001mg 5%
Fats 2.7g 0g 4%
Saturated fat 0.9g 0g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0g 3%
Phosphorus 25mg 3mg 3%
Calcium 28mg 0mg 3%
Copper 0.014mg 2%
Folate 6µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 0g 2%
Magnesium 6mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0.1g N/A
Manganese 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.