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Tagliatelle vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tagliatelle and Cream of Wheat

  • Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Cream of Wheat is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 39% more than Cream of Wheat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.6%
Contains more Potassium +795%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +617.6%
Contains more Copper +430.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
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 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.6%
Contains more Potassium +795%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +617.6%
Contains more Copper +430.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +48.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.093
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 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.093

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +514.7%
Contains more Fats +858.3%
Contains more Carbs +318.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +172.3%
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +514.7%
Contains more Fats +858.3%
Contains more Carbs +318.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Water +172.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +721.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +721.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Cream of Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 12.48g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 1.84g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 0.24g Tagliatelle
Carbs 54.73g 13.08g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 62kcal Tagliatelle
Sugar 0.07g Tagliatelle
Fiber 0.6g Cream of Wheat
Calcium 15mg 64mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 3.35mg 4.96mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 46mg 6mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 18mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 179mg 20mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 26mg 102mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 0.17mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.228mg 0.043mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 47IU 773IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 232µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.232mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.21mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 3.093mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.082mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.309mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 176µg 62µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.025mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg 0.058mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.08mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg 0.139mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg 0.047mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg 0.034mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.099mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg 0.089mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg 0.042mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.328g 0.038g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 0.033g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.134g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat 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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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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.