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Falafel vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Tagliatelle

  • Falafel has more Potassium, and Magnesium, while Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 47% higher.
  • Tagliatelle contains 11 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle contains 26mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 +260%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains more Zinc +23%
Contains more Copper +13.2%
Contains more Manganese +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.35

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Folate +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 177% 102% 63% 33% 22% 132% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +220.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.2%
Contains more Folate +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +673.9%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +268.2%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +673.9%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +268.2%
Contains more Carbs +71.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3653.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3653.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +341.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 13.31g 11.31g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 2.3g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 333kcal 288kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 15mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 3.35mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 46mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 163mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 179mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.5mg 1.22mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.228mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.547mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 47IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.093mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.492mg 0.295mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.431mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.763mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.214mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.174mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.542mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.476mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.226mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.271g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.942g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tagliatelle
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
18%
Falafel
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.055g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.