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Fettuccine vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fettuccine and tortellini

  • The amount of phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, iron, and zinc in tortellini is higher than in fettuccine.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need for phosphorus, 27% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fettuccine is 47, while the glycemic index of tortellini is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree 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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +442.9%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +920%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +748%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 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 EVitamin E +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 +146.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.7%
Contains more FatsFats +167.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.7%
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 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 -75%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Tortellini DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Phosphorus 25mg 212mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.313mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.31mg 18%
Folate 6µg 74µg 17%
Protein 6.2g 13.5g 15%
Saturated fat 0.9g 3.6g 12%
Calcium 28mg 152mg 12%
Carbs 14g 47g 11%
Iron 0.6mg 1.5mg 11%
Calories 99kcal 307kcal 10%
Sodium 166mg 406mg 10%
Copper 0.08mg 9%
Cholesterol 14mg 42mg 9%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.02mg 8%
Fats 2.7g 7.23g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.696mg 6%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.9g 2.066g 3%
Potassium 168mg 89mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.043mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Net carbs 12g 45.1g N/A
Sugar 1.3g 0.95g N/A
Fiber 2g 1.9g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g 0.461g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fettuccine 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
7%
Fettuccine
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $4)
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?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. 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.