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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.
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.5%
Contains more Calcium +406.7%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.5%
Contains more Calcium +406.7%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.1%
Contains more Fats +332.9%
Contains more Other +216.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1594.4%
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 Protein +354.1%
Contains more Fats +332.9%
Contains more Other +216.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1594.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.6%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 45.1g Tortellini
Protein 61.3g 13.5g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 7.23g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 47g Tortellini
Calories 544kcal 307kcal Pork skins
Sugar 0g 0.95g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 1.9g Tortellini
Calcium 30mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 0.88mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Magnesium 11mg 21mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 85mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 127mg 89mg Pork skins
Sodium 1818mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 0.56mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.094mg 0.08mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg Pork skins
Selenium 41µg 23.9µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.16mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 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
Folate 0µg 74µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.16µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Tortellini
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
Cholesterol 95mg 42mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 11.37g 3.6g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 2.066g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 0.461g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Tortellini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Pork skins
25%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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.