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Popcorn vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Popcorn and Tagliatelle?

  • Popcorn is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Tagliatelle is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 50% more.
  • Popcorn has 3 times more Magnesium than Tagliatelle. While Popcorn has 144mg of Magnesium, Tagliatelle has only 46mg.

We used Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +213%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +152.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
~equal in Iron ~3.35mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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% 2.8% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +317%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +577.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +428.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +467.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.535mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 ProteinProtein +14.4%
Contains more FatsFats +97.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
Contains more OtherOther +115.2%
Contains more WaterWater +833.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 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 +250.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Tagliatelle Opinion
Calories 387kcal 288kcal Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 11.31g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 2.3g Popcorn
Net carbs 63.28g 54.73g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 54.73g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 46mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 15mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 329mg 179mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Sugar 0.87g Tagliatelle
Fiber 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.228mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.22mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 163mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 26mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 47IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 0.547mg Popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.093mg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 1.2µg Popcorn
Folate 31µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Choline 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 0.271g Popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 0.942g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.452mg 0.295mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.431mg
Leucine 1.473mg 0.763mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.214mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.174mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.542mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.476mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.226mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popcorn 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
16%
Popcorn
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.309g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Popcorn
Popcorn is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.