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Tagliatelle vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tagliatelle and Couscous

  • Couscous has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 54% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Couscous, cooked.

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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 Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +781.6%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +640.9%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains more Zinc +369.2%
Contains more Copper +456.1%
Contains more Manganese +551.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
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 3% 15% 6% 10% 6% 1% 8% 14% 11% 150%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +781.6%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +640.9%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains more Zinc +369.2%
Contains more Copper +456.1%
Contains more Manganese +551.2%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 16% 7% 19% 23% 12% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1525.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +198.4%
Contains more Fats +1337.5%
Contains more Carbs +135.7%
Contains more Other +153.8%
Contains more Water +134.1%
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
4% 23% 73%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 23.22 g
Water: 72.57 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +198.4%
Contains more Fats +1337.5%
Contains more Carbs +135.7%
Contains more Other +153.8%
Contains more Water +134.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1371.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
25% 19% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1371.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Couscous Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 21.82g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 3.79g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 0.16g Tagliatelle
Carbs 54.73g 23.22g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 112kcal Tagliatelle
Sugar 0.1g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.4g Couscous
Calcium 15mg 8mg Tagliatelle
Iron 3.35mg 0.38mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 46mg 8mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 22mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 179mg 58mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 26mg 5mg Couscous
Zinc 1.22mg 0.26mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.228mg 0.041mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.084mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 27.5µg Couscous
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.13mg Couscous
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.063mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.027mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 0.983mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.371mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.051mg Tagliatelle
Folate 176µg 15µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 0.1µg Couscous
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.049mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg 0.1mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.147mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg 0.259mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg 0.073mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg 0.059mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.184mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg 0.162mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg 0.077mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Couscous
Saturated Fat 0.328g 0.029g Couscous
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 0.022g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.064g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tagliatelle Couscous
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
7%
Couscous
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
22%
Couscous

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Couscous
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Couscous
Couscous is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $4.7)

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. Couscous - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169700/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.