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Tagliatelle vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tagliatelle and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Tagliatelle is higher in vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B3, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 109% more.
  • Tagliatelle has 29 times more vitamin B3 than parmigiano-Reggiano. While tagliatelle has 3.35mg of vitamin B3, parmigiano-Reggiano has only 0.114mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tagliatelle is lower.
  • The glycemic index of parmigiano-Reggiano is lower.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types 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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.2%
Contains more IronIron +272.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +543.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7293.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.238mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2331%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2838.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1660%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +629%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3894.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more FatsFats +769.6%
Contains more WaterWater +63.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1116.7%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2150.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 15mg 1109mg 109%
Phosphorus 163mg 729mg 81%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 2.26µg 81%
Sodium 26mg 1529mg 65%
Saturated fat 0.328g 13.317g 59%
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.029mg 56%
Folate 176µg 10µg 42%
Selenium 17.7µg 32%
Iron 3.35mg 0.9mg 31%
Fats 2.3g 20g 27%
Zinc 1.22mg 3.87mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 0.114mg 20%
Manganese 0.547mg 0.085mg 20%
Carbs 54.73g 1.37g 18%
Protein 11.31g 20g 17%
Vitamin A 14µg 160µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 6.098g 15%
Cholesterol 73mg 88mg 5%
Choline 20.7mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.325mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.486mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.049mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.462g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 46mg 38mg 2%
Potassium 179mg 125mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Calories 288kcal 265kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Copper 0.228mg 0.238mg 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 1.37g N/A
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 1503mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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.
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.