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Chinese cuisine vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinese cuisine and Tortellini

  • Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C, however, Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 42% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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 Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Calcium +590.9%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +256.7%
Equal in Sodium - 406
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Calcium +590.9%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +256.7%
Equal in Sodium - 406

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 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +848.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +64.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +848.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +64.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +158.4%
Contains more Protein +90.7%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +544.7%
Contains more Other +17.2%
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 Water +158.4%
Contains more Protein +90.7%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +544.7%
Contains more Other +17.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 7.08g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 5.3g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 7.29g 47g Tortellini
Calories 105kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 1.5g 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 22mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.11mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 15mg 21mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 76mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 204mg 89mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.5mg 1.02mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 6.7µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 1262IU 143IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg 38µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.16mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.043mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.16µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 1.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg 42mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 0.978g 3.6g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.461g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine Tortellini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Chinese cuisine
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.622g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.