Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Mozzarella cheese sticks vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Tortellini

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Calcium, however, Tortellini is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 20 times more Vitamin K than Tortellini. Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 25.4µg of Vitamin K, while Tortellini contains 1.3µg.
  • Tortellini contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased.

Infographic

Mozzarella cheese sticks vs Tortellini infographic
Infographic link

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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
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 CalciumCalcium +117.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 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 AVitamin A +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1853.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +184.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 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 FatsFats +147.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
~equal in Protein ~13.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1007.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella cheese sticks Tortellini
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mozzarella cheese sticks Tortellini Opinion
Calories 324kcal 307kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Protein 13.56g 13.5g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 17.87g 7.23g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Net carbs 25.62g 45.1g Tortellini
Carbs 27.22g 47g Tortellini
Cholesterol 32mg 42mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 331mg 152mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 89mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.84mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Sugar 2.83g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 1.6g 1.9g Tortellini
Copper 0.067mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.98mg 1.02mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 212mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 1008mg 406mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 343IU 143IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 38µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.16mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.043mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.16µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 25.4µg 1.3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 74µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.372g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 6.643g 3.6g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 2.066g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 0.461g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Tortellini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.043g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.