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Chinese lemon chicken vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chinese lemon chicken and Tortellini different?

  • Chinese lemon chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E , while Tortellini is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 22% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Chinese lemon chicken contains 19 times more Vitamin K than Tortellini. Chinese lemon chicken contains 24.4µg of Vitamin K, while Tortellini contains 1.3µg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +83.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +83.8%

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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Folate +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Folate +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Water +72.8%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +128%
Contains more Other +38.3%
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 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 +87.4%
Contains more Water +72.8%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +128%
Contains more Other +38.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.2%
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese lemon chicken Tortellini
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese lemon chicken Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 19.61g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 11.87g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 13.55g 7.23g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 20.61g 47g Tortellini
Calories 252kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 8.18g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 1g 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 40mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.22mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 16mg 21mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 136mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 161mg 89mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 252mg 406mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 0.51mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.04mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 13µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 11IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 1.28mg 0.16mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 3.776mg 2.696mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.043mg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 9µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 24.4µg 1.3µg Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Cholesterol 32mg 42mg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 2.033g 3.6g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.749g 2.066g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 6.086g 0.461g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinese lemon chicken 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
26%
Chinese lemon chicken
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese lemon chicken
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken 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 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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/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.