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Asparagus vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between asparagus and tagliatelle

  • Asparagus has more vitamin A; however, tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 47% higher.
  • Tagliatelle has 16 times less vitamin A than asparagus. Asparagus has 756IU of vitamin A, while tagliatelle has 47IU.
  • Tagliatelle has a higher glycemic index than asparagus.

Food types used in this article are Asparagus, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more IronIron +56.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +246.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.093mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 WaterWater +200.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +414.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1816.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1310.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1784%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.705mg 47%
Vitamin K 41.6µg 35%
Folate 52µg 176µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.439mg 23%
Protein 2.2g 11.31g 18%
Carbs 3.88g 54.73g 17%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.547mg 17%
Phosphorus 52mg 163mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 3.35mg 15%
Iron 2.14mg 3.35mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Calories 20kcal 288kcal 13%
Magnesium 14mg 46mg 8%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.942g 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.22mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.535mg 5%
Copper 0.189mg 0.228mg 4%
Selenium 2.3µg 4%
Choline 16mg 3%
Fats 0.12g 2.3g 3%
Vitamin A 38µg 14µg 3%
Calcium 24mg 15mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 26mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.271g 1%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.328g 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Potassium 202mg 179mg 1%
Net carbs 1.78g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.093mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Tagliatelle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Asparagus
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Asparagus
Asparagus is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.