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Tostada shells vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tostada shells and Tortellini

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Magnesium, and Copper, while Tortellini have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need of Selenium 39% more than Tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Tortellini. While Tostada shells contain 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, Tortellini contains only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tortellini is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tostada shells, corn and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, 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 Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +166.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Phosphorus - 212
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +261.9%
Contains more Potassium +166.3%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Contains more Selenium +986.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Phosphorus - 212

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 B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%
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% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 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 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Water +818.7%
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Fats +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Other +53.7%
Contains more Protein +119.5%
Contains more Water +818.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1697.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1697.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 45.1g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 23.38g 7.23g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 47g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 307kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Sugar 0.95g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.9g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.53mg 1.5mg Tostada shells
Magnesium 76mg 21mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 237mg 89mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.23mg 1.02mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.313mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.043mg Tostada shells
Folate 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 7.011g 3.6g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 2.066g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.461g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tostada shells Tortellini
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
20%
Tostada shells
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients
  2. 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.