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Wheat gluten vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Wheat gluten and Tagliatelle

  • Wheat gluten has more Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Tagliatelle is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Tagliatelle covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 59% more than Wheat gluten.
  • Tagliatelle contains 9 times less Calcium than Wheat gluten. Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, while Tagliatelle contains 15mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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 +846.7%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +84%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 126% 33% 70% 16% 4% 34% 76% 72% 0%
Contains more Calcium +846.7%
Contains more Iron +55.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Magnesium +84%
Contains more Potassium +79%
Contains less Sodium -10.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.5%
Contains more Copper +25.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +564.5%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +296.9%
Contains more Water +278%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 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 +564.5%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +296.9%
Contains more Water +278%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.942 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Tagliatelle Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Protein 75.16g 11.31g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 2.3g Tagliatelle
Carbs 13.79g 54.73g Tagliatelle
Calories 370kcal 288kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 15mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 3.35mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 46mg Tagliatelle
Phosphorus 260mg 163mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 179mg Tagliatelle
Sodium 29mg 26mg Tagliatelle
Zinc 0.85mg 1.22mg Tagliatelle
Copper 0.182mg 0.228mg Tagliatelle
Manganese 0.547mg Tagliatelle
Selenium 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 47IU Tagliatelle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.705mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.439mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.35mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.535mg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.093mg Tagliatelle
Folate 0µg 176µg Tagliatelle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Tagliatelle
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 0mg 73mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.328g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.271g Tagliatelle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.942g Tagliatelle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Wheat gluten 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
0%
Wheat gluten
47%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.