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Tagliatelle vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tagliatelle and Fajita?

  • Tagliatelle is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Fajita is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 50% higher.
  • Tagliatelle has 44 times more Folate than Fajita. Tagliatelle has 176µg of Folate, while Fajita has 4µg.
  • Tagliatelle contains less Sodium.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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 Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +238.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Manganese +728.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Iron +238.4%
Contains more Magnesium +109.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Manganese +728.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.7%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%

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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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.1%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.1%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2354.3%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Fats +149.1%
Contains more Water +127.7%
Contains more Other +336.4%
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Carbs +2354.3%
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Fats +149.1%
Contains more Water +127.7%
Contains more Other +336.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +760.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +760.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tagliatelle Fajita
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Tagliatelle Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 2.23g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 18.56g Fajita
Fats 2.3g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 54.73g 2.23g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 135kcal Tagliatelle
Calcium 15mg 13mg Tagliatelle
Iron 3.35mg 0.99mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 46mg 22mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 179mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 26mg 799mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 1.37mg Fajita
Copper 0.228mg 0.03mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.066mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 16.7µg Fajita
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.1mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.213mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 176µg 4µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.2mg Fajita
Threonine 0.295mg 0.452mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.813mg Fajita
Leucine 0.763mg 1.56mg Fajita
Lysine 0.214mg 1.857mg Fajita
Methionine 0.174mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.763mg Fajita
Valine 0.476mg 0.847mg Fajita
Histidine 0.226mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 73mg 88mg Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 0.328g 1.596g Tagliatelle
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Fajita
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
47%
Tagliatelle
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

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 - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita 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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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

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.