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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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
5
:
5
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Calcium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +312.1%
Pretzels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 63% 25% 49% 13% 224% 24% 88% 234% 32%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Contains more Iron +11.3%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +64%
Contains more Copper +230%
Contains more Calcium +322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.6%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Pretzels
Pretzels
3
:
8
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pretzels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 24% 36% 18% 27% 63% 0% 0%
Tortellini
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 B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
2
:
3
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains more Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +176.8%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Water +824.2%
Pretzels
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
Tortellini
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 Carbs +68.5%
Contains more Other +176.8%
Contains more Protein +48.4%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Water +824.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pretzels
Pretzels
2
:
1
Tortellini
Tortellini
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Pretzels
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.22 g
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +164.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pretzels Tortellini Opinion
Net carbs 76.4g 45.1g Pretzels
Protein 9.1g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 3.5g 7.23g Tortellini
Carbs 79.2g 47g Pretzels
Calories 381kcal 307kcal Pretzels
Sugar 0.95g Pretzels
Fiber 2.8g 1.9g Pretzels
Calcium 36mg 152mg Tortellini
Iron 1.67mg 1.5mg Pretzels
Magnesium 35mg 21mg Pretzels
Phosphorus 113mg 212mg Tortellini
Potassium 146mg 89mg Pretzels
Sodium 1715mg 406mg Tortellini
Zinc 0.85mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Copper 0.264mg 0.08mg Pretzels
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 5.8µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 0IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 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
Folate 83µg 74µg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
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
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Pretzels
Saturated Fat 0.75g 3.6g Pretzels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 0.461g Pretzels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pretzels 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
18%
Pretzels
25%
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 Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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.