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Spanish rice vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spanish rice and Tagliatelle

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium in Tagliatelle is higher than in Spanish rice.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 44% more than Spanish rice.
  • Tagliatelle has 20 times less Sodium than Spanish rice. Spanish rice has 528mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle has 26mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice 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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
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 +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +191.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%

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.
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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +252%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 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 +130%
Contains more WaterWater +88.8%
Contains more OtherOther +162.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 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 +457.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spanish rice Tagliatelle Opinion
Calories 185kcal 288kcal Tagliatelle
Protein 3.28g 11.31g Tagliatelle
Fats 5.29g 2.3g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 29.96g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Carbs 31.16g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 13mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Calcium 20mg 15mg Spanish rice
Potassium 116mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Iron 1.15mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Sugar 1.3g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.2g Spanish rice
Copper 0.065mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.48mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 57mg 163mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 528mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 100IU 47IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 6µg 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.39mg 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.074mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 2.378mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.415mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 0.093mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 50µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Trans Fat 0.07g Tagliatelle
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 1.005g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 1.511g 0.271g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 2.317g 0.942g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.098mg 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.24mg 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.131mg 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.071mg 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 153mg 0.542mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.071mg 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spanish rice 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
20%
Spanish rice
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Spanish rice
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.