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Cornmeal vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cornmeal and tagliatelle

  • Cornmeal has more iron, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B6; however, tagliatelle is higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily cholesterol needs 24% more than cornmeal.
  • Tagliatelle contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than cornmeal. Cornmeal contains 0.182mg of vitamin B6, while tagliatelle contains 0.093mg.
  • The glycemic index of cornmeal is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow 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 23% 0.9% 13% 164% 25% 18% 42% 0.91% 23% 57%
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 IronIron +30.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.4%

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% 3.7% 2.4% 0% 138% 88% 93% 14% 42% 0% 0% 157% 4.7%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 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 CarbsCarbs +45.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more FatsFats +31.4%
Contains more WaterWater +177.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 27% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.828 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornmeal Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Starch 73.3g 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Selenium 10.5µg 19%
Copper 0.076mg 0.228mg 17%
Manganese 0.174mg 0.547mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.551mg 0.705mg 13%
Iron 4.36mg 3.35mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.968mg 3.35mg 10%
Phosphorus 99mg 163mg 9%
Carbs 79.45g 54.73g 8%
Folate 209µg 176µg 8%
Protein 7.11g 11.31g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.182mg 0.093mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.535mg 6%
Zinc 0.66mg 1.22mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.439mg 4%
Calories 370kcal 288kcal 4%
Magnesium 32mg 46mg 3%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.828g 0.942g 1%
Sodium 7mg 26mg 1%
Potassium 142mg 179mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 15mg 1%
Fats 1.75g 2.3g 1%
Net carbs 75.55g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 1.61g N/A
Vitamin A 11µg 14µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.22g 0.328g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.39g 0.271g 0%
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.172mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.006mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.105mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.162mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.366mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.337mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0.226mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornmeal 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
42%
Cornmeal
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Cornmeal
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/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.