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Tagliatelle vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tagliatelle and chicken fingers

  • Tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and copper; however, chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 50% higher.
  • Chicken fingers have 9 times less folate than tagliatelle. Tagliatelle has 176µg of folate, while chicken fingers have 19µg.
  • Tagliatelle is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more IronIron +358.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +139.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73%

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +358.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +217.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.9%
Contains more FatsFats +506.5%
Contains more WaterWater +50.5%
Contains more OtherOther +345.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1682.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.11mg 50%
Folate 176µg 19µg 39%
Iron 3.35mg 0.73mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 5.783g 32%
Selenium 17.5µg 32%
Sodium 26mg 769mg 32%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 8.217mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.426mg 26%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.179mg 20%
Copper 0.228mg 0.069mg 18%
Fats 2.3g 13.95g 18%
Phosphorus 163mg 282mg 17%
Protein 11.31g 19.22g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 1.244mg 14%
Manganese 0.547mg 0.228mg 14%
Carbs 54.73g 17.25g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 4.83g 11%
Saturated fat 0.328g 2.493g 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Cholesterol 73mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.16µg 6%
Potassium 179mg 373mg 6%
Zinc 1.22mg 0.71mg 5%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Magnesium 46mg 28mg 4%
Calories 288kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 16.05g N/A
Calcium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Chicken fingers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
44%
Tagliatelle
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.165g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (46)
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.