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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.26 g
Fats:
12.98 g
Carbs:
3.04 g
Water:
71.7 g
Other:
1.02 g
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% |
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Protein
~11.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.385 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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
29%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.967g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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.