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Sesame chicken vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sesame chicken and Tagliatelle?

  • Sesame chicken is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Tagliatelle is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 55% higher.
  • Sesame chicken has 19 times more Sodium than Tagliatelle. Sesame chicken has 482mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle has 26mg.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +14%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +207.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +347.1%
Contains more Manganese +559%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 41% 16% 56% 18% 63% 25% 17% 11% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +207.3%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.1%
Contains more Copper +347.1%
Contains more Manganese +559%

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 +523.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 27% 3% 4% 10% 52% 75% 0% 62% 6% 32% 68%
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 +523.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +187.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1662.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +519.6%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Contains more Other +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.6%
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
Protein: 14.33 g
Fats: 14.25 g
Carbs: 26.88 g
Water: 42.8 g
Other: 1.74 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 +26.7%
Contains more Fats +519.6%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Contains more Other +163.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +630.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
19% 28% 54%
Saturated Fat: 2.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.885 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1208.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +630.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame chicken Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 14.33g 11.31g Sesame chicken
Fats 14.25g 2.3g Sesame chicken
Carbs 26.88g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 293kcal 288kcal Sesame chicken
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Sugar 15.98g Tagliatelle
Fiber 0.7g Sesame chicken
Calcium 12mg 15mg Tagliatelle
Iron 1.09mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 22mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 130mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 204mg 179mg Sesame chicken
Sodium 482mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.91mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.051mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.083mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 16.7µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 293IU 47IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A RAE 83µg 14µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 5IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.96mg 3.35mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B5 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.267mg 0.093mg Sesame chicken
Folate 8µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 27.1µg Sesame chicken
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 59mg 73mg Sesame chicken
Trans Fat 0.045g Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 2.41g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 3.546g 0.271g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.885g 0.942g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sesame chicken 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
29%
Sesame chicken
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Sesame chicken
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 456mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.082g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.