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Oats vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oats and fettuccine

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamin B6 in oats is higher than in fettuccine.
  • Oats cover your daily phosphorus needs 71% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine has 40 times less zinc than oats. Oats have 3.97mg of zinc, while fettuccine has 0.1mg.
  • Oats contain less sodium.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oats
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.4%
Contains more IronIron +686.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3870%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1992%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Oats
5
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% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +747.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138%
Contains more FolateFolate +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
3
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +172.4%
Contains more FatsFats +155.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +373.4%
Contains more WaterWater +814.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +142%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +533.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -26%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Fettuccine DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 214%
Phosphorus 523mg 25mg 71%
Copper 0.626mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.09mg 56%
Iron 4.72mg 0.6mg 52%
Magnesium 177mg 6mg 41%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.1mg 35%
Fiber 10.6g 2g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 27%
Protein 16.89g 6.2g 21%
Carbs 66.27g 14g 17%
Calories 389kcal 99kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.4g 14%
Folate 56µg 6µg 13%
Potassium 429mg 168mg 8%
Sodium 2mg 166mg 7%
Fats 6.9g 2.7g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.8mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.05mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.9g 3%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.9g 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 12g N/A
Sugar 1.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oats Fettuccine
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
30%
Oats
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.317g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.