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Tagliatelle vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tagliatelle and Corn grits?

  • Tagliatelle is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, yet Corn grits is richer in Iron.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 47% higher.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1064.3%
Contains more Potassium +563%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1255.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1016.3%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +100.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 252% 5% 6% 3% 30% 3% 0% 7% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1064.3%
Contains more Potassium +563%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +1255.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1016.3%
Contains more Calcium +326.7%
Contains more Iron +100.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +928.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Folate +551.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 177% 102% 63% 33% 22% 132% 39% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 36% 32% 32% 4% 7% 21% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +928.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +232.1%
Contains more Folate +551.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +615.8%
Contains more Fats +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +243.1%
Contains more Water +162%
Contains more Other +15.2%
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +615.8%
Contains more Fats +369.4%
Contains more Carbs +243.1%
Contains more Water +162%
Contains more Other +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.191 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +234.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +393.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Corn grits Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 14.85g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 1.58g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 0.49g Tagliatelle
Carbs 54.73g 15.95g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 74kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.1g Corn grits
Calcium 15mg 64mg Corn grits
Iron 3.35mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Magnesium 46mg 6mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 14mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 179mg 27mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 26mg 227mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 0.09mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.228mg 0mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.049mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 47IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.01mg Corn grits
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.135mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 1.672mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.052mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.028mg Tagliatelle
Folate 176µg 27µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.011mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg 0.052mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.058mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg 0.031mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg 0.029mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.087mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg 0.077mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg 0.048mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg Corn grits
Saturated Fat 0.328g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 0.081g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.191g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Corn grits
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Tagliatelle
11%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.252g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grits
Corn grits is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Corn grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.