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Swordfish vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between swordfish and tagliatelle

  • Swordfish has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for swordfish is 55% higher.
  • Tagliatelle has 7 times less vitamin B6 than swordfish. Swordfish has 0.615mg of vitamin B6, while tagliatelle has 0.093mg.
  • Tagliatelle has a higher glycemic index than swordfish.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
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 PotassiumPotassium +178.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +644.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +395.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4107.7%

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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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 AVitamin A +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +561.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +692.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +596.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +8700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 +107.3%
Contains more FatsFats +244.8%
Contains more WaterWater +120.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +83.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 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 +1207.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 125%
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0.31µg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.705mg 51%
Folate 2µg 176µg 44%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.093mg 40%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 3.35mg 37%
Iron 0.45mg 3.35mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.439mg 29%
Protein 23.45g 11.31g 24%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.547mg 23%
Phosphorus 304mg 163mg 20%
Copper 0.046mg 0.228mg 20%
Carbs 0g 54.73g 18%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Fats 7.93g 2.3g 9%
Potassium 499mg 179mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.271g 8%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.328g 7%
Calories 172kcal 288kcal 6%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.22mg 4%
Vitamin A 43µg 14µg 3%
Sodium 97mg 26mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 46mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.942g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.535mg 2%
Cholesterol 78mg 73mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 54.73g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.226mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish 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
72%
Swordfish
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.583g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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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