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Cream of Wheat vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cream of Wheat and Tagliatelle

  • Cream of Wheat has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Tagliatelle is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 39% more than Cream of Wheat.
  • Tagliatelle has 17 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cream of Wheat. Cream of Wheat has 232µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Tagliatelle has 14µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +48.1%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.6%
Contains more Potassium +795%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +617.6%
Contains more Copper +430.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
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 +48.1%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +805.6%
Contains more Potassium +795%
Contains less Sodium -74.5%
Contains more Zinc +617.6%
Contains more Copper +430.2%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 A +1544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
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 A +1544.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Folate +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +172.3%
Contains more Protein +514.7%
Contains more Fats +858.3%
Contains more Carbs +318.4%
Contains more Other +50%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 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 +172.3%
Contains more Protein +514.7%
Contains more Fats +858.3%
Contains more Carbs +318.4%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +721.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +721.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +603%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 1.84g 11.31g Tagliatelle
Fats 0.24g 2.3g Tagliatelle
Carbs 13.08g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 62kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Sugar 0.07g Tagliatelle
Fiber 0.6g Cream of Wheat
Calcium 64mg 15mg Cream of Wheat
Iron 4.96mg 3.35mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 18mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 20mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 102mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.17mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.043mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 47IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 14µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.093mg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.058mg 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.139mg 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.047mg 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.034mg 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.089mg 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.042mg 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.328g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.271g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.942g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.