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Potato sticks vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato sticks and Tortellini?

  • Potato sticks are richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, yet Tortellini is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 60% higher.
  • Tortellini contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, potato sticks and Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased types in this comparison.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
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 +204.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1289.9%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +744.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.1%
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
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 +5593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +546.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +85%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 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 +375.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1286.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 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 +198.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3782.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato sticks Tortellini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Potato sticks Tortellini Opinion
Calories 522kcal 307kcal Potato sticks
Protein 6.7g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 34.4g 7.23g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 47.3mg 0mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 49.9g 45.1g Potato sticks
Carbs 53.3g 47g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 64mg 21mg Potato sticks
Calcium 18mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 1237mg 89mg Potato sticks
Iron 2.27mg 1.5mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.22g 0.95g Potato sticks
Fiber 3.4g 1.9g Potato sticks
Copper 0.315mg 0.08mg Potato sticks
Zinc 0.99mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 172mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 633mg 406mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 0IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.16mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 8.1µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.096mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 4.785mg 2.696mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.043mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 22.1µg 1.3µg Potato sticks
Folate 40µg 74µg Tortellini
Choline 34.9mg 5.4mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 8.88g 3.6g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 6.16g 2.066g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 17.9g 0.461g Potato sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato sticks 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
53%
Potato sticks
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Potato sticks
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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. Potato sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.