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Meatball vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between meatball and tagliatelle

  • Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6; however, tagliatelle is higher in folate, vitamin B2, and iron.
  • Meatball covers your daily copper needs 53% more than tagliatelle.
  • Tagliatelle contains 21 times less sodium than meatball. Meatball contains 550mg of sodium, while tagliatelle contains 26mg.
  • The glycemic index of tagliatelle is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more IronIron +55.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
~equal in Potassium ~179mg

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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +383.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more FolateFolate +125.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.535mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 ProteinProtein +85.7%
Contains more FatsFats +291.3%
Contains more WaterWater +87.1%
Contains more OtherOther +506.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +584.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +707.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Tagliatelle
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Copper 0.706mg 0.228mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.31µg 50%
Phosphorus 344mg 163mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.942g 25%
Folate 78µg 176µg 25%
Manganese 0.547mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Sodium 550mg 26mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.705mg 19%
Protein 21g 11.31g 19%
Fiber 4.6g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.439mg 17%
Carbs 8g 54.73g 16%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Iron 2.16mg 3.35mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 12%
Fats 9g 2.3g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.093mg 8%
Magnesium 18mg 46mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.328g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.271g 5%
Calories 197kcal 288kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.35mg 5%
Zinc 1.8mg 1.22mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.535mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Calcium 25mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 54.73g N/A
Potassium 180mg 179mg 0%
Sugar 1.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Tagliatelle
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 524mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.097g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
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?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.