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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.

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 Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +100.3%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1064.3%
Contains more Potassium +563%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1255.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1016.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +100.3%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1064.3%
Contains more Potassium +563%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1255.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +928.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Folate +551.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +928.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Folate +551.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +162%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Protein +615.8%
Contains more Fats +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +243.1%
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 Water +162%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Protein +615.8%
Contains more Fats +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +243.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.2%
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Corn grits Tagliatelle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 14.85g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 1.58g 11.31g Tagliatelle
Fats 0.49g 2.3g Tagliatelle
Carbs 15.95g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 74kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.1g Corn grits
Calcium 64mg 15mg Corn grits
Iron 6.71mg 3.35mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 14mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 27mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 227mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.09mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.049mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 47IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.093mg Tagliatelle
Folate 27µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.052mg 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.228mg 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.031mg 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.029mg 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.077mg 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.048mg 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.076g 0.328g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.271g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 0.942g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grits Tagliatelle
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
11%
Corn grits
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.