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Beef sticks vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef sticks and Tortellini different?

  • Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Tortellini is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Beef sticks covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 86% more than Tortellini.
  • Beef sticks contain 6 times more Vitamin B12 than Tortellini. Beef sticks contain 1µg of Vitamin B12, while Tortellini contains 0.16µg.
  • Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types were 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 Iron +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +188.8%
Contains more Zinc +137.3%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 128% 15% 78% 23% 200% 66% 44% 12% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Potassium +188.8%
Contains more Zinc +137.3%
Contains more Copper +62.5%
Contains more Calcium +123.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 23% 36% 101% 86% 20% 48% 0% 126% 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 A +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +59.3%
Contains more Fats +586%
Contains more Other +148.6%
Contains more Carbs +770.4%
Contains more Water +59.7%
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 Protein +59.3%
Contains more Fats +586%
Contains more Other +148.6%
Contains more Carbs +770.4%
Contains more Water +59.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +858.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.42 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +890.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +858.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 5.4g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 21.5g 13.5g Beef sticks
Fats 49.6g 7.23g Beef sticks
Carbs 5.4g 47g Tortellini
Calories 550kcal 307kcal Beef sticks
Sugar 0.95g Beef sticks
Fiber 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 68mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 3.4mg 1.5mg Beef sticks
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 180mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 257mg 89mg Beef sticks
Sodium 1531mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 2.42mg 1.02mg Beef sticks
Copper 0.13mg 0.08mg Beef sticks
Manganese 0.086mg Beef sticks
Selenium 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 250IU 143IU Beef sticks
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.31mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 2.696mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.043mg Beef sticks
Folate 0µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.16µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.53mg Beef sticks
Cholesterol 133mg 42mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 20.8g 3.6g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 20.47g 2.066g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 0.461g Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks 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
38%
Beef sticks
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.2g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.