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Tortellini vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortellini and Penne?

  • Tortellini is richer than Penne in Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 13% more.
  • Tortellini has 4 times more Cholesterol than Penne. While Tortellini has 42mg of Cholesterol, Penne has only 12mg.

We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types 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 Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +70.8%
Contains more Iron +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.7%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.1%
Contains less Sodium -38.9%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

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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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +179.8%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Water +137.4%
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +136.8%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +179.8%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Water +137.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +106.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Penne Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 14.1g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 5.7g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 4g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 16.8g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 126kcal Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 1.9g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 2.7g Penne
Calcium 152mg 89mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 0.8mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 212mg 118mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 122mg Penne
Sodium 406mg 248mg Penne
Zinc 1.02mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.08mg Tortellini
Selenium 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 0IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Tortellini
Folate 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 12mg Penne
Trans Fat 0.2g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.3g Penne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.4g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.