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Tortellini vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortellini and Tagliatelle

  • Tortellini has more Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Tagliatelle has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tagliatelle is 33% higher.
  • Tagliatelle has 16 times less Sodium than Tortellini. Tortellini has 406mg of Sodium, while Tagliatelle has 26mg.

Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 Calcium +913.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Iron +123.3%
Contains more Magnesium +119%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Contains more Copper +185%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Calcium +913.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.1%
Contains more Iron +123.3%
Contains more Magnesium +119%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Contains more Copper +185%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Folate +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Other +168.2%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Equal in Water - 31
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Other +168.2%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Equal in Water - 31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +662.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.3%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +662.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 13.5g 11.31g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 2.3g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 307kcal 288kcal Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g Tagliatelle
Fiber 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 15mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Magnesium 21mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 212mg 163mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 406mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 1.02mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.08mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 47IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 14µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.093mg Tagliatelle
Folate 74µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.143mg Tagliatelle
Threonine 0.295mg Tagliatelle
Isoleucine 0.431mg Tagliatelle
Leucine 0.763mg Tagliatelle
Lysine 0.214mg Tagliatelle
Methionine 0.174mg Tagliatelle
Phenylalanine 0.542mg Tagliatelle
Valine 0.476mg Tagliatelle
Histidine 0.226mg Tagliatelle
Cholesterol 42mg 73mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.328g Tagliatelle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.271g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.942g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Tagliatelle
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
25%
Tortellini
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/nutrients
  2. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.