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Tagliatelle vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tagliatelle and Falafel

  • Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, while Falafel has more Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 47% higher.

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

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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 less Sodium -91.2%
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%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
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%
Equal in Iron - 3.42

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 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
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%
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%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +673.9%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +268.2%
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
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
Contains more Carbs +71.9%
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Fats +673.9%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Contains more Other +268.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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