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Sugar vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sugar and tagliatelle different?

  • Tagliatelle is higher than sugar in vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 59% more than sugar.
  • Sugar has a higher glycemic index (65) than tagliatelle (46).

Sugars, granulated and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased types were 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.
Sugar
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.18% 1.9% 2.3% 0.27% 0% 0.13% 0.52% 3.3%
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 +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8850%
Contains more IronIron +6600%
Contains more CopperCopper +3157.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +12100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13575%

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.
Sugar
0
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% 0% 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2210.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 CarbsCarbs +82.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +154900%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar 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 Sugar Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.705mg 59%
Folate 0µg 176µg 44%
Iron 0.05mg 3.35mg 41%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.439mg 32%
Copper 0.007mg 0.228mg 25%
Manganese 0.004mg 0.547mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Protein 0g 11.31g 23%
Phosphorus 0mg 163mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.35mg 21%
Carbs 99.98g 54.73g 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Magnesium 0mg 46mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.535mg 11%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.22mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.093mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.942g 6%
Calories 387kcal 288kcal 5%
Potassium 2mg 179mg 5%
Fats 0g 2.3g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.328g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.271g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Calcium 1mg 15mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 26mg 1%
Net carbs 99.98g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 99.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.328g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $5.9)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.