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Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Tagliatelle

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, however, Tagliatelle have more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tagliatelle is 46% higher.
  • Tagliatelle has 39 times less Sodium than Mozzarella cheese sticks. Mozzarella cheese sticks have 1008mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle has 26mg.

Food types used in this article are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks 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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
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 +2106.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +119%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more IronIron +298.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.7%

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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
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% 2.8% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +629.8%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +241.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +576.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 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 +19.9%
Contains more FatsFats +677%
Contains more WaterWater +21.4%
Contains more OtherOther +463.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 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 +1481.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +441.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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 Mozzarella cheese sticks Tagliatelle Opinion
Calories 324kcal 288kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 11.31g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 2.3g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Carbs 27.22g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 32mg 73mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Calcium 331mg 15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Iron 0.84mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Sugar 2.83g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.067mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.98mg 1.22mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 163mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 343IU 47IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 14µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.093mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.31µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Trans Fat 0.372g Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 6.643g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 0.271g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.942g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0.143mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg 0.295mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0.431mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg 0.763mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg 0.214mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg 0.174mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0.542mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg 0.476mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg 0.226mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 982mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.315g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks 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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.

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