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Fruitcake vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fruitcake and tagliatelle

  • The amount of vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, copper, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, and vitamin B12 in tagliatelle is higher than in fruitcake.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 55% more than fruitcake.
  • The amount of cholesterol in fruitcake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +61.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +356%
Contains more ZincZinc +351.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.6%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +343.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +102.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3000%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +295.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +290%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 +1449.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.705mg 55%
Folate 20µg 176µg 39%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.439mg 26%
Cholesterol 5mg 73mg 23%
Copper 0.05mg 0.228mg 20%
Protein 2.9g 11.31g 17%
Phosphorus 52mg 163mg 16%
Iron 2.07mg 3.35mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.35mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.942g 16%
Fiber 3.7g 15%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.547mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.31µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 0.271g 10%
Fats 9.1g 2.3g 10%
Zinc 0.27mg 1.22mg 9%
Magnesium 16mg 46mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.535mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.093mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Saturated fat 1.048g 0.328g 3%
Sodium 101mg 26mg 3%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Calories 324kcal 288kcal 2%
Calcium 33mg 15mg 2%
Carbs 61.6g 54.73g 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Potassium 153mg 179mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 57.9g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 27.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0.226mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.