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Plantain chips vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are plantain chips and tortellini different?

  • Plantain chips are richer in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium, while tortellini is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need for selenium, 43% more than plantain chips.
  • Tortellini is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tortellini has a higher glycemic index (60) than plantain chips (45).

Snacks, plantain chips, salted and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types were 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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +238.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +783.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1588.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5875%

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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +969.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 +309.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1359.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 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 +172.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2446.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Tortellini DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 0.461g 75%
Selenium 0.4µg 23.9µg 43%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg 36%
Fats 29.59g 7.23g 34%
Vitamin E 5.04mg 0.16mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.043mg 32%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 1.3µg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 22%
Protein 2.28g 13.5g 22%
Saturated fat 8.337g 3.6g 22%
Starch 50.8g 21%
Potassium 786mg 89mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.31mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.313mg 21%
Phosphorus 78mg 212mg 19%
Calcium 9mg 152mg 14%
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg 14%
Copper 0.198mg 0.08mg 13%
Magnesium 71mg 21mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 2.696mg 12%
Manganese 0.276mg 12%
Calories 531kcal 307kcal 11%
Folate 35µg 74µg 10%
Sodium 202mg 406mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 5.632g 2.066g 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Iron 0.97mg 1.5mg 7%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.02mg 6%
Fiber 3.5g 1.9g 6%
Carbs 63.84g 47g 6%
Vitamin A 69µg 38µg 3%
Choline 0mg 5.4mg 1%
Net carbs 60.34g 45.1g N/A
Sugar 0.92g 0.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips 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
42%
Plantain chips
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.737g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.