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Chinese fried rice vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinese fried rice and tortellini

  • The amount of selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, vitamin B3, and iron in tortellini is higher than in Chinese fried rice.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need for selenium, 28% more than Chinese fried rice.
  • The amount of cholesterol in Chinese fried rice is lower.
  • Tortellini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortellini is 60, while the glycemic index of Chinese fried rice is 80.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.6% 6.7% 25% 32% 20% 22% 50% 56% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 46% 7.9% 56% 27% 28% 91% 53% 0% 130%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more IronIron +127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +315.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188%
~equal in Sodium ~406mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 7.3% 2.6% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 7.4% 0% 7% 4.5% 3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 13% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1092.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~5.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 33% 59%
Protein: 4.05 g
Fats: 2.96 g
Carbs: 32.79 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 1.11 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 WaterWater +93.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.3%
Contains more FatsFats +144.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +59.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.649 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.111 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +218.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese fried rice Tortellini DV% diff.
Selenium 8.3µg 23.9µg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.313mg 25%
Phosphorus 51mg 212mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.31mg 22%
Protein 4.05g 13.5g 19%
Manganese 0.433mg 19%
Folate 6µg 74µg 17%
Saturated fat 0.54g 3.6g 14%
Calcium 12mg 152mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.637mg 2.696mg 13%
Starch 30.8g 13%
Iron 0.66mg 1.5mg 11%
Cholesterol 18mg 42mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Calories 174kcal 307kcal 7%
Fats 2.96g 7.23g 7%
Carbs 32.79g 47g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.649g 2.066g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.111g 0.461g 4%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 21mg 3%
Zinc 0.72mg 1.02mg 3%
Fiber 1.1g 1.9g 3%
Vitamin A 22µg 38µg 2%
Copper 0.095mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.032mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.3µg 1%
Sodium 387mg 406mg 1%
Net carbs 31.69g 45.1g N/A
Potassium 76mg 89mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0.95g N/A
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.16mg 0%
Trans fat 0.011g N/A
Choline 5.5mg 5.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.173mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.173mg 0%
Leucine 0.335mg 0%
Lysine 0.173mg 0%
Methionine 0.114mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.251mg 0%
Histidine 0.094mg 0%
Fructose 0.05g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.981g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese fried rice Tortellini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Chinese fried rice
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Chinese fried rice
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese fried rice
Chinese fried rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.06g)
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. Chinese fried rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167668/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.