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Amaranth vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between amaranth and tagliatelle

  • Amaranth has more manganese; however, tagliatelle is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, and copper.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 58% more than amaranth.
  • Tagliatelle contains 3 times less calcium than amaranth. Amaranth contains 47mg of calcium, while tagliatelle contains 15mg.
  • The glycemic index of amaranth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked 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 46% 14% 12% 79% 50% 23% 63% 0.78% 111% 30%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +41.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.6%
Contains more IronIron +59.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +53%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.1%

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.
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 5.1% 4.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 17% 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 0% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1895.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1325.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 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 +142.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.6%
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.705mg 58%
Folate 22µg 176µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.439mg 32%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 3.35mg 19%
Iron 2.1mg 3.35mg 16%
Protein 3.8g 11.31g 15%
Manganese 0.854mg 0.547mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Carbs 18.69g 54.73g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 11%
Selenium 5.5µg 10%
Calories 102kcal 288kcal 9%
Copper 0.149mg 0.228mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Starch 16.23g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 6%
Magnesium 65mg 46mg 5%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.22mg 3%
Calcium 47mg 15mg 3%
Phosphorus 148mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.093mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 1%
Saturated fat 0.328g 1%
Fats 1.58g 2.3g 1%
Potassium 135mg 179mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Sodium 6mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 16.59g 54.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth 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
5%
Amaranth
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth
Amaranth is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.

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. Amaranth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.