Corn grits vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between corn grits and tagliatelle?
- Corn grits is richer in iron, yet tagliatelle is richer in vitamin B1, folate, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 47% higher.
- Corn grits has 2 times more iron than tagliatelle. Corn grits has 6.71mg of iron, while tagliatelle has 3.35mg.
- Tagliatelle has a lower glycemic index than corn grits.
We used Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +326.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +563% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1255.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1064.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1016.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +393% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +928.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +232.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +551.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.58 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
15.95 g
Water:
81.22 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
11.31 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
54.73 g
Water:
31 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +162% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +615.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +369.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +243.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.076 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.191 g
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 | -76.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +234.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +393.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.705mg | 47% |
| Iron | 6.71mg | 3.35mg | 42% |
| Folate | 27µg | 176µg | 37% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.228mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.439mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.547mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 163mg | 21% |
| Protein | 1.58g | 11.31g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 15.95g | 54.73g | 13% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 288kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.535mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1.22mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 46mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.672mg | 3.35mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Starch | 15.39g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.191g | 0.942g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.028mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 27mg | 179mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.076g | 0.328g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.85g | 54.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.271g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.058mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.228mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.029mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.077mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.048mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn grits is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $6)