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Corn nuts vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Corn nuts and Tortellini

  • Corn nuts have more Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Tortellini is richer in Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Corn nuts' daily need coverage for Fiber is 26% more.
  • Corn nuts contain 5 times more Magnesium than Tortellini. Corn nuts contain 109mg of Magnesium, while Tortellini contains 21mg.
  • Tortellini contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor 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 Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +419%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +221.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Calcium +794.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 64% 78% 122% 26% 79% 52% 46% 64% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +419%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Potassium +221.3%
Contains more Zinc +84.3%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Calcium +794.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%

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 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 21% 0% 0% 2% 88% 33% 29% 23% 44% 0% 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 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +334.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +97.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +1806.3%
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 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 +97.8%
Contains more Carbs +52.6%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +1806.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.5%
20% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.22 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +256.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +598.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn nuts Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 63.3g 45.1g Corn nuts
Protein 9g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 14.3g 7.23g Corn nuts
Carbs 71.7g 47g Corn nuts
Calories 436kcal 307kcal Corn nuts
Sugar 0.95g Corn nuts
Fiber 8.4g 1.9g Corn nuts
Calcium 17mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.7mg 1.5mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 109mg 21mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 283mg 212mg Corn nuts
Potassium 286mg 89mg Corn nuts
Sodium 600mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.88mg 1.02mg Corn nuts
Copper 0.136mg 0.08mg Corn nuts
Manganese 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 338IU 143IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B1 0.35mg 0.313mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 1.507mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.187mg 0.043mg Corn nuts
Folate 0µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Corn nuts
Saturated Fat 2.58g 3.6g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 7.36g 2.066g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 3.22g 0.461g Corn nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Corn nuts 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
20%
Corn nuts
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Corn nuts
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.