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Caramel vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between caramel and tagliatelle?

  • Caramel is higher in calcium, yet tagliatelle is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 50% more.
  • Caramel has 9 times more calcium than tagliatelle. While caramel has 138mg of calcium, tagliatelle has only 15mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tagliatelle is lower.
  • The glycemic index of tagliatelle is lower.

We used Candies, caramels and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased types 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +820%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170.6%
Contains more IronIron +2292.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1166.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4872.7%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +584.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +252.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.7%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
Contains more WaterWater +264.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 +469%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +269.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.705mg 50%
Folate 4µg 176µg 43%
Iron 0.14mg 3.35mg 40%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.547mg 23%
Copper 0.018mg 0.228mg 23%
Cholesterol 7mg 73mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.35mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.942g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.439mg 14%
Protein 4.6g 11.31g 13%
Calcium 138mg 15mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.328g 10%
Sodium 245mg 26mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 2.3g 9%
Carbs 77g 54.73g 7%
Magnesium 17mg 46mg 7%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.22mg 7%
Phosphorus 114mg 163mg 7%
Calories 382kcal 288kcal 5%
Selenium 1.8µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.093mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.271g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.535mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Potassium 214mg 179mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Vitamin A 12µg 14µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.31µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.