Quinoa vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quinoa and fettuccine different?
- Quinoa is higher in phosphorus, magnesium, iron, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, and polyunsaturated fat; however, fettuccine is richer in vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for phosphorus for quinoa is 18% higher.
- Quinoa contains 11 times more zinc than fettuccine. While quinoa contains 1.09mg of zinc, fettuccine contains only 0.1mg.
- Quinoa has less sodium.
Quinoa, cooked and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +966.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +148.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +990% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +508% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +64.7% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +336.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.8% |
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Water
~75.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 27% | |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 25mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 6mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Folate | 42µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 0.4g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 4.4g | 6.2g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2g | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 14g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 99kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 2.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 172mg | 168mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quinoa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quinoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quinoa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quinoa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)