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Corn cake vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Corn cake and Tortellini

  • Corn cake has more Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Tortellini is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Copper needs 38% more than Tortellini.
  • Tortellini has 5 times less Magnesium than Corn cake. Corn cake has 114mg of Magnesium, while Tortellini has 21mg.
  • Corn cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, corn cakes 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 Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Selenium +141.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 82% 68% 14% 64% 55% 140% 237% 54%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Magnesium +442.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.1%
Contains more Copper +425%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Selenium +141.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.5

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 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 33% 15% 0% 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 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Folate +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +77.4%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +201.3%
Contains more Water +563%
Contains more Other +18%
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 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 +77.4%
Contains more Protein +66.7%
Contains more Fats +201.3%
Contains more Water +563%
Contains more Other +18%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.8%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.93 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn cake Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 81.5g 45.1g Corn cake
Protein 8.1g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 2.4g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 83.4g 47g Corn cake
Calories 387kcal 307kcal Corn cake
Sugar 23.47g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.9g
Calcium 19mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.4mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 114mg 21mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 157mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 157mg 89mg Corn cake
Sodium 488mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 2mg 1.02mg Corn cake
Copper 0.42mg 0.08mg Corn cake
Manganese 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 9.9µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 242IU 143IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 38µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 5.15mg 2.696mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.043mg Corn cake
Folate 19µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Corn cake
Saturated Fat 0.42g 3.6g Corn cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.76g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.93g 0.461g Corn cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn cake 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
23%
Corn cake
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Corn cake
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.18g)
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.