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Tagliatelle vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tagliatelle and lettuce?

  • Tagliatelle is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12, yet lettuce is richer in vitamin A.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 147% higher.
  • Lettuce has a lower glycemic index than tagliatelle.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Lettuce, green leaf, raw 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.
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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.8%
Contains more IronIron +289.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +686.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +577.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +462.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140%
~equal in Potassium ~194mg
~equal in Sodium ~28mg

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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +907.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2542.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +731.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1433.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1807%
Contains more WaterWater +206.4%
~equal in Other ~0.64g

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% 6% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.082 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4416.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1048.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tagliatelle Lettuce
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 Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.07mg 53%
Vitamin A 14µg 370µg 40%
Folate 176µg 38µg 35%
Iron 3.35mg 0.86mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.08mg 28%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Copper 0.228mg 0.029mg 22%
Protein 11.31g 1.36g 20%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 0.375mg 19%
Phosphorus 163mg 29mg 19%
Carbs 54.73g 2.87g 17%
Calories 288kcal 15kcal 14%
Manganese 0.547mg 0.25mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg 10%
Zinc 1.22mg 0.18mg 9%
Magnesium 46mg 13mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.134mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.082g 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Fats 2.3g 0.15g 3%
Calcium 15mg 36mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 0.006g 1%
Saturated fat 0.328g 0.02g 1%
Fructose 0.43g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 1.57g N/A
Potassium 179mg 194mg 0%
Sugar 0.78g N/A
Sodium 26mg 28mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Lettuce
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
44%
Tagliatelle
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.