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Pretzels vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pretzels and Tortellini

  • Pretzels have more Copper, while Tortellini have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Sodium 57% more than Tortellini.
  • Pretzels contain 3 times more Copper than Tortellini. While Pretzels contain 0.264mg of Copper, Tortellini contains only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortellini is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted 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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
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 +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +230%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 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 CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +176.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +824.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Tortellini Opinion
Calories 381kcal 307kcal Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 3.5g 7.23g Tortellini
Net carbs 76.4g 45.1g Pretzels
Carbs 79.2g 47g Pretzels
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 21mg Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 146mg 89mg Pretzels
Iron 1.67mg 1.5mg Pretzels
Sugar 0.95g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.9g Pretzels
Copper 0.264mg 0.08mg Pretzels
Zinc 0.85mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 113mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 1715mg 406mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 0IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.043mg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 83µg 74µg Pretzels
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 0.75g 3.6g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.461g Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzels 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
16%
Pretzels
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1309mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.85g)
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.

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.