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Tagliatelle vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tagliatelle and Pasta?

  • Tagliatelle is richer than Pasta in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B12.
  • Tagliatelle's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 41% more.
  • Tagliatelle has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Pasta. While Tagliatelle has 3.35mg of Vitamin B3, Pasta has only 0.992mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pasta is lower.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +645.8%
Contains more IronIron +193.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 2.8% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
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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 0% 1.2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +121.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.6%
Contains more FatsFats +119%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.5%
Contains more OtherOther +112.9%
Contains more WaterWater +121.2%

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +118.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Pasta Opinion
Calories 288kcal 131kcal Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 5.15g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 1.05g Tagliatelle
Net carbs 54.73g 24.93g Tagliatelle
Carbs 54.73g 24.93g Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 33mg Pasta
Magnesium 46mg 18mg Tagliatelle
Calcium 15mg 6mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 179mg 24mg Tagliatelle
Iron 3.35mg 1.14mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.228mg 0.093mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 0.56mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 163mg 63mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 26mg 6mg Pasta
Vitamin A 47IU 20IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 6µg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.224mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.209mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.15mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 0.992mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.183mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.034mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.14µg Tagliatelle
Folate 176µg 64µg Tagliatelle
Saturated Fat 0.328g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 0.124g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.429g Tagliatelle
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.065mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg 0.134mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.197mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg 0.348mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg 0.097mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg 0.079mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.247mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg 0.217mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg 0.103mg Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.