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Biscuit vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are biscuits and tagliatelle different?

  • Biscuits are higher in calcium; however, tagliatelle is richer in vitamin B1, folate, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 29% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 22 times more sodium than tagliatelle. While biscuits contain 580mg of sodium, tagliatelle contains only 26mg.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased are the varieties used in this article.

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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% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +178%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +608.7%
Contains more OtherOther +384.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
~equal in Water ~31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2457.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Folate 61µg 176µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.705mg 29%
Sodium 580mg 26mg 24%
Cholesterol 3mg 73mg 23%
Calcium 235mg 15mg 22%
Fats 16.3g 2.3g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.942g 21%
Saturated fat 4.324g 0.328g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 0.271g 17%
Copper 0.082mg 0.228mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.439mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.31µg 10%
Protein 7g 11.31g 9%
Magnesium 18mg 46mg 7%
Manganese 0.378mg 0.547mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.22mg 6%
Iron 2.9mg 3.35mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.535mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.093mg 4%
Calories 353kcal 288kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 3.35mg 3%
Carbs 44.6g 54.73g 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Potassium 121mg 179mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.1g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Phosphorus 164mg 163mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.996g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.