Pita vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pita and tagliatelle?
- Pita is richer in calcium, yet tagliatelle is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for folate is 38% higher.
- Pita has 21 times more sodium than tagliatelle. Pita has 536mg of sodium, while tagliatelle has 26mg.
- Tagliatelle has a lower glycemic index than pita.
We used Bread, pita, white, unenriched and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +473.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
55.7 g
Water:
32.1 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
11.31 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
54.73 g
Water:
31 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +187.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +91.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~54.73g
~equal in
Water
~31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.166 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.535 g
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 | -49.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +158.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +76.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 24µg | 176µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.267mg | 0.705mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.439mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 3.35mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 26mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 97mg | 163mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.142mg | 3.35mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 15mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.168mg | 0.228mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 46mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Protein | 9.1g | 11.31g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 1.22mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.535g | 0.942g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.481mg | 0.547mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.535mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 179mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.166g | 0.328g | 1% |
| Calories | 275kcal | 288kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 55.7g | 54.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 53.5g | 54.73g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.105g | 0.271g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.105mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.257mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.349mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.634mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.219mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.16mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.446mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.394mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.195mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)