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Tagliatelle vs. Quinoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tagliatelle and Quinoa

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12 in Tagliatelle is higher than in Quinoa.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 50% more than Quinoa.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Quinoa, 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.
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
5
:
5
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Potassium - 172
Tagliatelle
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Contains more Iron +124.8%
Contains more Zinc +11.9%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains less Sodium -73.1%
Contains more Manganese +15.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 152
Equal in Potassium - 172

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.
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
7
:
4
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Vitamin A +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.1%
Contains more Folate +319%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%
Tagliatelle
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%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +840%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.1%
Contains more Folate +319%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
3
:
2
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains more Protein +157%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +156.9%
Contains more Water +131%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Tagliatelle
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +157%
Contains more Fats +19.8%
Contains more Carbs +156.9%
Contains more Water +131%
Contains more Other +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle
0
:
3
Quinoa
Quinoa
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%
Tagliatelle
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tagliatelle Quinoa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Quinoa Opinion
Net carbs 54.73g 18.5g Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 4.4g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 1.92g Tagliatelle
Carbs 54.73g 21.3g Tagliatelle
Calories 288kcal 120kcal Tagliatelle
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Tagliatelle
Fiber 2.8g Quinoa
Calcium 15mg 17mg Quinoa
Iron 3.35mg 1.49mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 46mg 64mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 163mg 152mg Tagliatelle
Potassium 179mg 172mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 26mg 7mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.22mg 1.09mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.228mg 0.192mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg 0.631mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg Quinoa
Vitamin A 47IU 5IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.107mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.11mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 0.412mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.123mg Quinoa
Folate 176µg 42µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Tagliatelle
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.052mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg 0.131mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.157mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg 0.261mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg 0.239mg Quinoa
Methionine 0.174mg 0.096mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.185mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg 0.185mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg 0.127mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Quinoa
Saturated Fat 0.328g 0.231g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 0.528g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 1.078g Quinoa

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Quinoa
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
11%
Quinoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
38%
Quinoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa 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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.