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Gratin vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Gratin and Tortellini

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tortellini is 39% higher.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter 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.
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
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 +344.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +134.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Sodium ~406mg

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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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 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% 8.6% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +572.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +142.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317%
~equal in Fats ~7.23g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 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 -23.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.066g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Tortellini Opinion
Calories 132kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Protein 5.06g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 7.59g 7.23g Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Net carbs 9.47g 45.1g Tortellini
Carbs 11.27g 47g Tortellini
Cholesterol 23mg 42mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Tortellini
Calcium 119mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 396mg 89mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.9g Tortellini
Copper 0.16mg 0.08mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 113mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 433mg 406mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 264IU 143IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 38µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.043mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 11µg 74µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 4.733g 3.6g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 2.066g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.461g Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
14%
Gratin
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.133g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin 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 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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.