Spaghetti vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Spaghetti and Fettuccine
- The amount of Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 in Fettuccine is higher than in Spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 5 times more Zinc than Fettuccine. While Spaghetti contains 0.51mg of Zinc, Fettuccine contains only 0.1mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Spaghetti is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +410% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +281.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +350% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +190.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +578.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 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 | -80.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +587% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 99kcal |
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| Protein | 5.8g | 6.2g |
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| Fats | 0.93g | 2.7g |
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| Net carbs | 29.06g | 12g |
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| Carbs | 30.86g | 14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 7mg | 28mg |
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| Potassium | 44mg | 168mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.1mg |
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| Starch | 26.01g |
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| Phosphorus | 58mg | 25mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.45mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.176g | 0.9g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.131g | 0.9g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.4g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.083mg |
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| Threonine | 0.206mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.228mg |
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| Leucine | 0.44mg |
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| Lysine | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.065mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg |
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| Valine | 0.262mg |
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| Histidine | 0.132mg |
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| Fructose | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g |
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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
3%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.724g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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