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Meatball vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Meatball and Fettuccine

  • Fettuccine contains less Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3 than Meatball.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Meatball is 42% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 17 times less Zinc than Meatball. Meatball has 1.66mg of Zinc, while Fettuccine has 0.1mg.
  • Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +856%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +1560%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +416.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +856%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +1560%
Contains less Sodium -75.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +304%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +722.6%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Water +40.1%
Contains more Other +14.5%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +722.6%
Contains more Carbs +73.7%
Contains more Water +40.1%
Contains more Other +14.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +920.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +736.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 12g Fettuccine
Protein 14.4g 6.2g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 2.7g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 14g Fettuccine
Calories 286kcal 99kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g 1.3g Fettuccine
Fiber 2.3g 2g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 28mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 0.6mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 6mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 25mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 168mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 1.66mg 0.1mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.09mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.07mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 1.8mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.05mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 6µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Cholesterol 66mg 14mg Fettuccine
Trans Fat 0.577g 0g Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.9g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 0.9g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.4g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Meatball Fettuccine
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
36%
Meatball
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.727g)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.