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Popcorn vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Popcorn and Fettuccine?

  • Fettuccine has less Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Folate than Popcorn.
  • Popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 50% higher.
  • Popcorn has 31 times more Zinc than Fettuccine. Popcorn has 3.08mg of Zinc, while Fettuccine has 0.1mg.
  • Popcorn contains less Sodium.

We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +431.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1332%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +2980%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +431.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1332%
Contains more Potassium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +2980%
Contains more Calcium +300%

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 B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
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 B1 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +108.7%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%
Contains more Water +2165.1%
Contains more Other +33.8%
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 +108.7%
Contains more Fats +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +455.6%
Contains more Water +2165.1%
Contains more Other +33.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.9
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +479.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.9

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popcorn Fettuccine
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 Popcorn Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 12g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 6.2g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 2.7g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 14g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 99kcal Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 1.3g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 2g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 28mg Fettuccine
Iron 3.19mg 0.6mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 6mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 25mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 168mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 166mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 0.1mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.09mg Popcorn
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.07mg Popcorn
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 1.8mg Popcorn
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.05mg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 6µg Popcorn
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.9g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.9g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.4g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn 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
17%
Popcorn
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)

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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.