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Cream of Rice vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cream of Rice and tortellini different?

  • Cream of Rice is higher in iron; however, tortellini is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for tortellini is 38% higher.
  • Cream of Rice contains 3 times more iron than tortellini. While cream of Rice contains 3.96mg of iron, tortellini contains only 1.5mg.
  • Cream of Rice has less saturated fat.

Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.3% 1.8% 149% 11% 4.4% 7.3% 23% 19% 16%
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 IronIron +164%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +537.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1147.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +696.7%

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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 18% 4.2% 19% 4.6% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.5 g
Water: 87.5 g
Other: 0 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 +186.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1400%
Contains more FatsFats +7130%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.7%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 40% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.027 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6564.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1607.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Rice Tortellini DV% diff.
Selenium 3µg 23.9µg 38%
Iron 3.96mg 1.5mg 31%
Phosphorus 17mg 212mg 28%
Protein 0.9g 13.5g 25%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.31mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.313mg 20%
Folate 3µg 74µg 18%
Saturated fat 0.02g 3.6g 16%
Calcium 1mg 152mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg 14%
Calories 52kcal 307kcal 13%
Carbs 11.5g 47g 12%
Fats 0.1g 7.23g 11%
Sodium 173mg 406mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.039mg 2.696mg 10%
Zinc 0.16mg 1.02mg 8%
Fiber 0.1g 1.9g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Manganese 0.144mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.031g 2.066g 5%
Copper 0.034mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg 4%
Magnesium 3mg 21mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.027g 0.461g 3%
Potassium 20mg 89mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.076mg 2%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 11.4g 45.1g N/A
Sugar 0.04g 0.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.073mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.026mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.037mg 0%
Valine 0.057mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of 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
4%
Cream of Rice
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cream of Rice
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Cream of Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173914/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.