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Tagliatelle vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tagliatelle and Spanish rice

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Magnesium in Tagliatelle is higher than in Spanish rice.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 44% more than Spanish rice.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice.

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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 9.3% 6% 10% 43% 22% 13% 24% 69% 51% 40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +191.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%

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%
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 0.33% 6% 12% 0% 46% 17% 45% 25% 19% 10% 33% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +493.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +252%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +112.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +244.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.6%
Contains more FatsFats +130%
Contains more WaterWater +88.8%
Contains more OtherOther +162.1%

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
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.317 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +457.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Spanish rice Opinion
Calories 288kcal 185kcal Tagliatelle
Protein 11.31g 3.28g Tagliatelle
Fats 2.3g 5.29g Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Net carbs 54.73g 29.96g Tagliatelle
Carbs 54.73g 31.16g Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 73mg 0mg Spanish rice
Magnesium 46mg 13mg Tagliatelle
Calcium 15mg 20mg Spanish rice
Potassium 179mg 116mg Tagliatelle
Iron 3.35mg 1.15mg Tagliatelle
Sugar 1.3g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.2g Spanish rice
Copper 0.228mg 0.065mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.22mg 0.48mg Tagliatelle
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Phosphorus 163mg 57mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 26mg 528mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin A 47IU 100IU Spanish rice
Vitamin A 14µg 6µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin E 0.6mg Spanish rice
Manganese 0.547mg 0.39mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 7.4µg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.183mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.074mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.378mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 0.415mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.082mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.08µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 13µg Spanish rice
Folate 176µg 50µg Tagliatelle
Trans Fat 0.07g Tagliatelle
Choline 9.1mg Spanish rice
Saturated Fat 0.328g 1.005g Tagliatelle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.271g 1.511g Spanish rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 2.317g Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0.044mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg 0.098mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.109mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg 0.24mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg 0.131mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg 0.071mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.476mg 0.137mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg 0.071mg Tagliatelle
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle Spanish rice
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
20%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.