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Tagliatelle vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tagliatelle and spaghetti

  • Spaghetti contains less vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B12, and manganese than tagliatelle.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 57% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.8%
Contains more IronIron +570%
Contains more CopperCopper +128%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +181%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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.
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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +737.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +377.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2414.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more FatsFats +147.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.3%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%
Contains more WaterWater +100.4%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +106.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +189%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Spaghetti DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.02mg 57%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Folate 176µg 7µg 42%
Iron 3.35mg 0.5mg 36%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.02mg 32%
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 0.4mg 18%
Phosphorus 163mg 58mg 15%
Copper 0.228mg 0.1mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg 13%
Protein 11.31g 5.8g 11%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Manganese 0.547mg 0.322mg 10%
Carbs 54.73g 30.86g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.112mg 8%
Calories 288kcal 158kcal 7%
Magnesium 46mg 18mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Zinc 1.22mg 0.51mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.326g 4%
Potassium 179mg 44mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.049mg 3%
Fats 2.3g 0.93g 2%
Vitamin A 14µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 26mg 1mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.328g 0.176g 1%
Calcium 15mg 7mg 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 29.06g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 0.131g 0%
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $4.4)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.