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Zucchini vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between zucchini and tagliatelle

  • Zucchini has more vitamin C; however, tagliatelle is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and manganese.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 55% more than zucchini.
  • Tagliatelle has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tagliatelle is 46, while the glycemic index of zucchini is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw 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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
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 +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more IronIron +805.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +330.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +328.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209%
~equal in Calcium ~15mg

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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +367%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +642.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 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 WaterWater +205.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +834.7%
Contains more FatsFats +618.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1659.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2363.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +935.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.705mg 55%
Folate 24µg 176µg 38%
Iron 0.37mg 3.35mg 37%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.439mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg 20%
Protein 1.21g 11.31g 20%
Copper 0.053mg 0.228mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 3.35mg 18%
Phosphorus 38mg 163mg 18%
Carbs 3.11g 54.73g 17%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.547mg 16%
Calories 17kcal 288kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.22mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.535mg 7%
Magnesium 18mg 46mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.942g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.093mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Fats 0.32g 2.3g 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Potassium 261mg 179mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.084g 0.328g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.271g 1%
Sodium 8mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 54.73g N/A
Calcium 16mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Vitamin A 10µg 14µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.226mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini 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
15%
Zucchini
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.