Fettuccine vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between fettuccine and white bread
- Fettuccine contains less iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc than white bread.
- White bread's daily need coverage for iron is 38% higher.
- The amount of sodium in fettuccine is lower.
- Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.
The food types used in this comparison are KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).
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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 | +33.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +283.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +414.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +501.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +640% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +292% |
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 EVitamin E | +104.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +492.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +74% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1750% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 22µg | 40% | |
Iron | 0.6mg | 3.61mg | 38% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.533mg | 37% |
Folate | 6µg | 111µg | 26% |
Manganese | 0.536mg | 23% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 4.78mg | 19% |
Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
Sodium | 166mg | 490mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.243mg | 13% |
Carbs | 14g | 49.42g | 12% |
Calcium | 28mg | 144mg | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
Copper | 0.101mg | 11% | |
Phosphorus | 25mg | 98mg | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 1.602g | 8% |
Calories | 99kcal | 266kcal | 8% |
Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.74mg | 6% |
Protein | 6.2g | 8.85g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 14mg | 0mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 6mg | 23mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2g | 2.7g | 3% |
Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
Choline | 14.6mg | 3% | |
Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.9g | 0.698g | 1% |
Potassium | 168mg | 126mg | 1% |
Fats | 2.7g | 3.33g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.9g | 0.599g | 1% |
Net carbs | 12g | 46.72g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.3g | 5.67g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.027g | N/A |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater | +106.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +23.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +253% |
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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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300.5% |