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Muffin vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between muffin and tagliatelle?

  • Tagliatelle is richer than muffin in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B3, and magnesium.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 45% more.
  • Muffin has 13 times more sodium than tagliatelle. While muffin has 336mg of sodium, tagliatelle has only 26mg.
  • The glycemic index of tagliatelle is lower.

We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased types in this article.

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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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 +193.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more IronIron +157.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +280%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.8%

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.
Muffin
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +598.7%
Contains more OtherOther +124.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%
~equal in Carbs ~54.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 +1679.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +760.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin 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 Muffin Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.942g 48%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.705mg 45%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Folate 48µg 176µg 32%
Iron 1.3mg 3.35mg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.439mg 21%
Fats 16.07g 2.3g 21%
Copper 0.06mg 0.228mg 19%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Cholesterol 30mg 73mg 14%
Protein 4.49g 11.31g 14%
Sodium 336mg 26mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 3.35mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.844g 0.328g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.822g 0.271g 11%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Magnesium 10mg 46mg 9%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.22mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.31µg 6%
Calories 375kcal 288kcal 4%
Manganese 0.449mg 0.547mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.093mg 4%
Calcium 44mg 15mg 3%
Phosphorus 146mg 163mg 2%
Potassium 121mg 179mg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.535mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 53g 54.73g 1%
Vitamin A 21µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 51.9g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0.226mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 310mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.