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Tagliatelle vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tagliatelle and Meatball

  • Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Manganese, however, Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Meatball.
  • Meatball contains 5 times less Folate than Tagliatelle. Tagliatelle contains 176µg of Folate, while Meatball contains 36µg.
  • Tagliatelle has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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 +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Manganese +94%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
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 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Manganese +94%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%

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 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108
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 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.108

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +579%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Fats +865.7%
Contains more Water +73.1%
Contains more Other +151.5%
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +579%
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Fats +865.7%
Contains more Water +73.1%
Contains more Other +151.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3290.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.2%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3290.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 5.76g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 14.4g Meatball
Fats 2.3g 22.21g Meatball
Carbs 54.73g 8.06g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 286kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Tagliatelle
Fiber 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 15mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 3.35mg 1.77mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 46mg 31mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 179mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 26mg 666mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 1.66mg Meatball
Copper 0.228mg 0.123mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.282mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 47IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.136mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.23mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 3.108mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 176µg 36µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 0.328g 7.627g Tagliatelle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 9.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tagliatelle Meatball
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.299g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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