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Lentil vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lentil and tagliatelle

  • Lentil has more vitamin B6 and potassium, while tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 45% more than lentil.
  • Lentil contains 2 times more potassium than tagliatelle. While lentil contains 369mg of potassium, tagliatelle contains only 179mg.
  • Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of tagliatelle is 46.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
Lentil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
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 +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.7%
~equal in Iron ~3.35mg
~equal in Copper ~0.228mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.22mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~163mg

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.
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~176µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 WaterWater +124.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +505.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 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 -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +323.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +438.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.705mg 45%
Fiber 7.9g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.439mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 3.35mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Carbs 20.13g 54.73g 12%
Calories 116kcal 288kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.093mg 7%
Potassium 369mg 179mg 6%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.942g 5%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Protein 9.02g 11.31g 5%
Copper 0.251mg 0.228mg 3%
Fats 0.38g 2.3g 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 46mg 2%
Phosphorus 180mg 163mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Manganese 0.494mg 0.547mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.535mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.053g 0.328g 1%
Sodium 2mg 26mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0.271g 1%
Folate 181µg 176µg 1%
Net carbs 12.23g 54.73g N/A
Calcium 19mg 15mg 0%
Iron 3.33mg 3.35mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Zinc 1.27mg 1.22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.323mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.654mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.63mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.077mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.448mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.254mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
25%
Lentil
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.