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Tagliatelle vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tagliatelle and biscuits different?

  • Tagliatelle is higher in vitamin B1, folate, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and manganese; however, biscuits are richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 29% higher.
  • Tagliatelle contains 24 times more cholesterol than biscuits. While tagliatelle contains 73mg of cholesterol, biscuits contain only 3mg.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +178%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1466.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~164mg

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more FatsFats +608.7%
Contains more OtherOther +384.8%
~equal in Water ~28.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2457.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +341.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Biscuit DV% diff.
Selenium 19.5µg 35%
Folate 176µg 61µg 29%
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.356mg 29%
Sodium 26mg 580mg 24%
Cholesterol 73mg 3mg 23%
Calcium 15mg 235mg 22%
Fats 2.3g 16.3g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 4.163g 21%
Saturated fat 0.328g 4.324g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 6.93g 17%
Copper 0.228mg 0.082mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.31mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.08µg 10%
Protein 11.31g 7g 9%
Magnesium 46mg 18mg 7%
Manganese 0.547mg 0.378mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Zinc 1.22mg 0.54mg 6%
Iron 3.35mg 2.9mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.285mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.035mg 4%
Calories 288kcal 353kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.949mg 3%
Carbs 54.73g 44.6g 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 2%
Potassium 179mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 54.73g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 2.18g N/A
Phosphorus 163mg 164mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Biscuit
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
44%
Tagliatelle
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 554mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.996g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.