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Ricotta vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ricotta and tagliatelle different?

  • Ricotta is higher in calcium; however, tagliatelle is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 58% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 25 times more saturated fat than tagliatelle. While ricotta contains 8.295g of saturated fat, tagliatelle contains only 0.328g.
  • Ricotta has a lower glycemic index (27) than tagliatelle (46).

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased are the varieties used 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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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 +1280%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +318.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more IronIron +781.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +985.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9016.7%
~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.
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% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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 AVitamin A +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.31µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +464.3%
Contains more WaterWater +131.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1700.3%
~equal in Protein ~11.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 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 +1238.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.705mg 58%
Folate 12µg 176µg 41%
Iron 0.38mg 3.35mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.295g 0.328g 36%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Manganese 0.006mg 0.547mg 24%
Copper 0.021mg 0.228mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 3.35mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.439mg 19%
Calcium 207mg 15mg 19%
Carbs 3.04g 54.73g 17%
Fats 12.98g 2.3g 16%
Vitamin A 120µg 14µg 12%
Magnesium 11mg 46mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.627g 0.271g 8%
Cholesterol 51mg 73mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.535mg 6%
Calories 174kcal 288kcal 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.942g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.093mg 4%
Sodium 84mg 26mg 3%
Choline 17.5mg 3%
Potassium 105mg 179mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin D 10IU 1%
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.31µg 1%
Zinc 1.16mg 1.22mg 1%
Phosphorus 158mg 163mg 1%
Protein 11.26g 11.31g 0%
Net carbs 3.04g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.967g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.