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Flax vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Flax and Tagliatelle

  • The amount of Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Calcium in Flax is higher than in Tagliatelle.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Copper 110% more than Tagliatelle.
  • Flax contains 17 times more Calcium than Tagliatelle. While Flax contains 255mg of Calcium, Tagliatelle contains only 15mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Seeds, flaxseed and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
1
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +71%
Contains more Magnesium +752.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains more Potassium +354.2%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Copper +435.1%
Contains more Manganese +353.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Tagliatelle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +71%
Contains more Magnesium +752.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +293.9%
Contains more Potassium +354.2%
Contains more Zinc +255.7%
Contains more Copper +435.1%
Contains more Manganese +353.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%

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.
Flax
Flax
7
:
5
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Tagliatelle
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 177% 102% 63% 33% 22% 132% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +408.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Folate +102.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
2
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
Contains more Protein +61.7%
Contains more Fats +1733%
Contains more Other +462.1%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Water +345.4%
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Tagliatelle
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 Protein +61.7%
Contains more Fats +1733%
Contains more Other +462.1%
Contains more Carbs +89.5%
Contains more Water +345.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
2
:
1
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2677.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2949.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Tagliatelle
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2677.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2949.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 18.29g 11.31g Flax
Fats 42.16g 2.3g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 534kcal 288kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Tagliatelle
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 255mg 15mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 3.35mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 46mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 163mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 179mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 4.34mg 1.22mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.228mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.547mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.705mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.535mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.093mg Flax
Folate 87µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.143mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.295mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.431mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.763mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.214mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.174mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.542mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.476mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.226mg Flax
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 0.271g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.942g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax Tagliatelle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
63%
Flax
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.