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Tagliatelle vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tagliatelle and cream of Wheat

  • Tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2; however, cream of Wheat is richer in vitamin A, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 39% more than cream of Wheat.
  • Cream of Wheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream of Wheat is 67, while the glycemic index of tagliatelle is 46.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +795%
Contains more CopperCopper +430.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +617.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +805.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.7%
Contains more IronIron +48.1%

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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +552.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1557.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.093mg
~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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +514.7%
Contains more FatsFats +858.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +318.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more WaterWater +172.3%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +721.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Cream of Wheat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.232mg 39%
Folate 176µg 62µg 29%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Manganese 0.547mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin A 14µg 232µg 24%
Phosphorus 163mg 18mg 21%
Copper 0.228mg 0.043mg 21%
Iron 3.35mg 4.96mg 20%
Protein 11.31g 1.84g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.21mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.309mg 17%
Carbs 54.73g 13.08g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Calories 288kcal 62kcal 11%
Zinc 1.22mg 0.17mg 10%
Magnesium 46mg 6mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.082mg 9%
Selenium 3.5µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.134g 5%
Potassium 179mg 20mg 5%
Calcium 15mg 64mg 5%
Sodium 26mg 102mg 3%
Fats 2.3g 0.24g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 3.093mg 2%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Saturated fat 0.328g 0.038g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 0.033g 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 12.48g N/A
Sugar 0.07g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.042mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Cream of Wheat
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
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
27%
Cream of Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.