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Caramel popcorn vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Caramel popcorn and Tortellini different?

  • Caramel popcorn is higher in Iron, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Tortellini is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tortellini is 36% higher.
  • Caramel popcorn contains 4 times more Magnesium than Tortellini. While Caramel popcorn contains 80mg of Magnesium, Tortellini contains only 21mg.
  • Caramel popcorn has less Saturated Fat.

Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, 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 Iron +160.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Potassium +298.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +271.3%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains more Selenium +512.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 147% 58% 55% 32% 24% 34% 99% 100% 22%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Iron +160.7%
Contains more Magnesium +281%
Contains more Potassium +298.9%
Contains less Sodium -56.4%
Contains more Zinc +21.6%
Contains more Copper +271.3%
Contains more Calcium +130.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains more Selenium +512.8%

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 E +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
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 5% 17% 0% 0% 13% 30% 38% 14% 43% 12% 0% 10%
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 E +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Protein +110.9%
Contains more Water +824.2%
Equal in Fats - 7.23
Equal in Other - 1.77
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Protein +110.9%
Contains more Water +824.2%
Equal in Fats - 7.23
Equal in Other - 1.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.3%
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.27 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel popcorn Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 76.9g 45.1g Caramel popcorn
Protein 6.4g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 7.8g 7.23g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 80.7g 47g Caramel popcorn
Calories 400kcal 307kcal Caramel popcorn
Sugar 45.36g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g Caramel popcorn
Calcium 66mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 3.91mg 1.5mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 80mg 21mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 127mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 355mg 89mg Caramel popcorn
Sodium 177mg 406mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.24mg 1.02mg Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.297mg 0.08mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 3.9µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 78IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.16mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.126mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 1.99mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.043mg Caramel popcorn
Folate 16µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 3.9µg 1.3µg Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 1.04g 3.6g Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.73g 2.066g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 3.27g 0.461g Caramel popcorn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel popcorn 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
15%
Caramel popcorn
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Caramel popcorn
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.