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Tagliatelle vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tagliatelle and lentil

  • Tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and polyunsaturated fat, while lentil has more vitamin B6 and potassium.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 45% more than lentil.
  • Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of tagliatelle is 46.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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%
Lentil
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
~equal in Iron ~3.33mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.27mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.494mg

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%
Lentil
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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 5% 0% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~181µg

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
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more FatsFats +505.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.9%
Contains more WaterWater +124.6%
Contains more OtherOther +25.8%

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
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +323.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +438.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tagliatelle Lentil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Lentil DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.169mg 45%
Fiber 7.9g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.073mg 28%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 1.06mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 54.73g 20.13g 12%
Calories 288kcal 116kcal 9%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.178mg 7%
Potassium 179mg 369mg 6%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.175g 5%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Protein 11.31g 9.02g 5%
Copper 0.228mg 0.251mg 3%
Fats 2.3g 0.38g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Magnesium 46mg 36mg 2%
Phosphorus 163mg 180mg 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.547mg 0.494mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.638mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.328g 0.053g 1%
Sodium 26mg 2mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 0.064g 1%
Folate 176µg 181µg 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 12.23g N/A
Calcium 15mg 19mg 0%
Iron 3.35mg 3.33mg 0%
Sugar 1.8g N/A
Zinc 1.22mg 1.27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.323mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.39mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0.654mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.63mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.077mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.448mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.254mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Lentil
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
25%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.275g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $4.9)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.