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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 Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Tagliatelle is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 47% more than Meatball.
  • Tagliatelle contains 26 times less Sodium than Meatball. Meatball contains 666mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle contains 26mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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 +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Manganese +94%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.6%
Contains more Potassium +65.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.1%
Contains more Iron +89.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +85.4%
Contains more Manganese +94%

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 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35
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%
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 A +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +222.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +418.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.9%
Contains more Folate +388.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Fats +865.7%
Contains more Water +73.1%
Contains more Other +151.5%
Contains more Carbs +579%
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 +27.3%
Contains more Fats +865.7%
Contains more Water +73.1%
Contains more Other +151.5%
Contains more Carbs +579%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 14.4g 11.31g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 2.3g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 286kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Tagliatelle
Fiber 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 15mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 31mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 239mg 163mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 179mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.66mg 1.22mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.282mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 15.3µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 47IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 14µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.535mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.093mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.31µg 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 66mg 73mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 7.627g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 0.271g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 0.942g 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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Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
43%
Tagliatelle

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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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.
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/171638/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.