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Spaghetti vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between spaghetti and tagliatelle

  • Spaghetti contains less vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B12, and manganese than tagliatelle.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 57% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.8%
Contains more IronIron +570%
Contains more CopperCopper +128%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.9%

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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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% 2.8% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +377.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2414.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 WaterWater +100.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more FatsFats +147.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.3%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Tagliatelle Opinion
Calories 158kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Protein 5.8g 11.31g Tagliatelle
Fats 0.93g 2.3g Tagliatelle
Net carbs 29.06g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Carbs 30.86g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 18mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Calcium 7mg 15mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 44mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Iron 0.5mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Sugar 0.56g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.8g Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.51mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 1mg 26mg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.06mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.093mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Folate 7µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Choline 6.4mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.328g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.271g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.942g Tagliatelle
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.206mg 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.44mg 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.133mg 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.065mg 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.262mg 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.132mg 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $4.4)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.