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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% 4.7% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.705mg 57%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Folate 7µg 176µg 42%
Iron 0.5mg 3.35mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.439mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 3.35mg 18%
Phosphorus 58mg 163mg 15%
Copper 0.1mg 0.228mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Protein 5.8g 11.31g 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.547mg 10%
Carbs 30.86g 54.73g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.535mg 8%
Calories 158kcal 288kcal 7%
Magnesium 18mg 46mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Zinc 0.51mg 1.22mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.942g 4%
Potassium 44mg 179mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.093mg 3%
Fats 0.93g 2.3g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Sodium 1mg 26mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.176g 0.328g 1%
Calcium 7mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 0.271g 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 0.226mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

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.