Tagliatelle vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tagliatelle and star anise
- Tagliatelle has more folate and vitamin B1; however, star anise is higher in iron, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
- Star anise covers your daily iron needs 420% more than tagliatelle.
- Star anise contains 18 times less folate than tagliatelle. Tagliatelle contains 176µg of folate, while star anise contains 10µg.
- The glycemic index of star anise is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased and Spices, anise seed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +269.6% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4206.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +705% |
Contains more IronIron | +1003.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +299.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +334.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +320.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +107.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1660% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +598.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 3.35mg | 36.96mg | 420% |
Manganese | 0.547mg | 2.3mg | 76% |
Copper | 0.228mg | 0.91mg | 76% |
Calcium | 15mg | 646mg | 63% |
Fiber | 14.6g | 58% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.65mg | 43% |
Folate | 176µg | 10µg | 42% |
Phosphorus | 163mg | 440mg | 40% |
Potassium | 179mg | 1441mg | 37% |
Zinc | 1.22mg | 5.3mg | 37% |
Magnesium | 46mg | 170mg | 30% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.705mg | 0.34mg | 30% |
Cholesterol | 73mg | 0mg | 24% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.271g | 9.78g | 24% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
Fats | 2.3g | 15.9g | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.942g | 3.15g | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.31µg | 0µg | 13% |
Protein | 11.31g | 17.6g | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0.29mg | 11% |
Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.535mg | 0.797mg | 5% |
Calories | 288kcal | 337kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.35mg | 3.06mg | 2% |
Carbs | 54.73g | 50.02g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.328g | 0.586g | 1% |
Net carbs | 54.73g | 35.42g | N/A |
Sodium | 26mg | 16mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 14µg | 16µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.143mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.295mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.431mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.763mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.476mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.226mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.31 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
54.73 g
Water:
31 g
Other:
0.66 g
Protein:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater | +224.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +591.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +951.5% |
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Carbs
~50.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.942 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3508.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +234.4% |