Wheat vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and tagliatelle different?
- Wheat is higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, and magnesium; however, tagliatelle is richer in folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for wheat is 107% higher.
- Wheat contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than tagliatelle. While wheat contains 0.419mg of vitamin B6, tagliatelle contains only 0.093mg.
Wheat, durum and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +213% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +241% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +450.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +262.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +309.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
11.31 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
54.73 g
Water:
31 g
Other:
0.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +169.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +183.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.942 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.942g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 163% | |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.547mg | 107% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 163mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.228mg | 36% |
| Folate | 43µg | 176µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 1.22mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.093mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.439mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.705mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 73mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 46mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 3.35mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.535mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 179mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 54.73g | 5% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 11.31g | 5% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 288kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 3.35mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 0.328g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 2.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 54.73g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 0.271g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.942g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.431mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.763mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $5.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.