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Rice cakes vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rice cakes and Tortellini

  • Rice cakes have more Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Tortellini have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 34% more than Tortellini.
  • Rice cakes contain 7 times more Magnesium than Tortellini. While Rice cakes contain 151mg of Magnesium, Tortellini contains only 21mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Rice cakes are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 +619%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236%
Contains more CopperCopper +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +145.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1281.8%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 +70.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more FatsFats +106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +416.9%
Contains more OtherOther +18%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -82.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Tortellini Opinion
Calories 380kcal 307kcal Rice cakes
Protein 9g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 3.5g 7.23g Tortellini
Net carbs 76.3g 45.1g Rice cakes
Carbs 80.1g 47g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 151mg 21mg Rice cakes
Calcium 11mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 299mg 89mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.14mg 1.5mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g Rice cakes
Fiber 3.8g 1.9g Rice cakes
Copper 0.38mg 0.08mg Rice cakes
Zinc 2.5mg 1.02mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 380mg 212mg Rice cakes
Sodium 116mg 406mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 0IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 0µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 16.4µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 2.696mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.043mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 21µg 74µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 0.64g 3.6g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 1.11g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 0.461g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.96g)
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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.