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Tagliatelle vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tagliatelle and Marinara sauce different?

  • Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Zinc than Marinara sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tagliatelle is 57% higher.
  • Marinara sauce has less Cholesterol.

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Iron +329.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Copper +181.5%
Contains more Manganese +299.3%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%
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 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Iron +329.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +379.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.3%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Copper +181.5%
Contains more Manganese +299.3%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Potassium +78.2%

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 +2837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.7%
Contains more Folate +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1283%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
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 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +619.7%
Contains more Folate +1253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1283%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +702.1%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +579%
Contains more Water +181.9%
Contains more Other +151.5%
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +702.1%
Contains more Fats +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +579%
Contains more Water +181.9%
Contains more Other +151.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tagliatelle Marinara sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Marinara sauce Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 6.26g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 1.41g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 1.48g Tagliatelle
Carbs 54.73g 8.06g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 51kcal Tagliatelle
Sugar 5.5g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 15mg 27mg Marinara sauce
Iron 3.35mg 0.78mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 46mg 18mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 34mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 179mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 26mg 30mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 0.2mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.228mg 0.081mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.137mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 1.1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 47IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.024mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.061mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Folate 176µg 13µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.328g 0.17g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.508g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Marinara sauce
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
23%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.