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Pork skins vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pork skins and Tortellini

  • Pork skins have more Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Tortellini is richer in Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 61% more.
  • Pork skins contain 30 times more Choline than Tortellini. Pork skins contain 164.5mg of Choline, while Tortellini contains 5.4mg.
  • Tortellini contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain 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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
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 +42.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +406.7%
Contains more IronIron +70.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.7%

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
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 EVitamin E +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +2946.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.31mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 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 ProteinProtein +354.1%
Contains more FatsFats +332.9%
Contains more OtherOther +216.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1594.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 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 +615.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +689.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork skins Tortellini
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pork skins Tortellini Opinion
Calories 544kcal 307kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 13.5g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 7.23g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 45.1g Tortellini
Carbs 0g 47g Tortellini
Cholesterol 95mg 42mg Tortellini
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Tortellini
Calcium 30mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 127mg 89mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Sugar 0g 0.95g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.9g Tortellini
Copper 0.094mg 0.08mg Pork skins
Zinc 0.56mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 85mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 1818mg 406mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 40IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 12µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.16mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg Pork skins
Selenium 41µg 23.9µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.043mg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.16µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 0µg 74µg Tortellini
Choline 164.5mg 5.4mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 3.6g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.066g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.461g Pork skins
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins 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
26%
Pork skins
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins 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.
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.