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Tagliatelle vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tagliatelle and skipjack tuna

  • Tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, iron, and copper, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 96% more than tagliatelle.
  • Tagliatelle contains 29 times more manganese than skipjack tuna. While tagliatelle contains 0.547mg of manganese, skipjack tuna contains only 0.019mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of skipjack tuna is 0, while the glycemic index of tagliatelle is 46.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +109.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2778.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +191.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~44mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1755.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1660%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +459.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +954.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +606.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +78.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149.4%
Contains more WaterWater +100.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1145.5%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 18.756mg 96%
Selenium 46.8µg 85%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2.19µg 78%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.981mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.038mg 56%
Folate 176µg 10µg 42%
Protein 11.31g 28.21g 34%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.122mg 24%
Manganese 0.547mg 0.019mg 23%
Iron 3.35mg 1.6mg 22%
Carbs 54.73g 0g 18%
Phosphorus 163mg 285mg 17%
Copper 0.228mg 0.11mg 13%
Potassium 179mg 522mg 10%
Calories 288kcal 132kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.403g 4%
Cholesterol 73mg 60mg 4%
Zinc 1.22mg 1.05mg 2%
Calcium 15mg 37mg 2%
Fats 2.3g 1.29g 2%
Sodium 26mg 47mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 0g N/A
Magnesium 46mg 44mg 0%
Vitamin A 14µg 18µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.328g 0.42g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.