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Tagliatelle vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tagliatelle and tortellini

  • Tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, copper, and vitamin B2; however, tortellini has more calcium and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tagliatelle is 33% higher.
  • Tortellini has 3 times less copper than tagliatelle. Tagliatelle has 0.228mg of copper, while tortellini has 0.08mg.
  • Tortellini is lower in cholesterol.
  • Tortellini has a higher glycemic index than tagliatelle.

Food types used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased 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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
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 +119%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.1%
Contains more IronIron +123.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +185%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +913.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.1%

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 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% 13% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 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 +16.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more OtherOther +168.2%
~equal in Water ~30.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 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 -90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +662.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tagliatelle Tortellini DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.705mg 0.313mg 33%
Folate 176µg 74µg 26%
Manganese 0.547mg 24%
Iron 3.35mg 1.5mg 23%
Sodium 26mg 406mg 17%
Copper 0.228mg 0.08mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.328g 3.6g 15%
Calcium 15mg 152mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.535mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.31mg 10%
Cholesterol 73mg 42mg 10%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Fats 2.3g 7.23g 8%
Phosphorus 163mg 212mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0.16µg 6%
Magnesium 46mg 21mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.271g 2.066g 4%
Protein 11.31g 13.5g 4%
Vitamin B3 3.35mg 2.696mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.043mg 4%
Potassium 179mg 89mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 38µg 3%
Carbs 54.73g 47g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.942g 0.461g 3%
Zinc 1.22mg 1.02mg 2%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Calories 288kcal 307kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 54.73g 45.1g N/A
Sugar 0.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.542mg 0%
Valine 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.226mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tagliatelle 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
44%
Tagliatelle
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Tagliatelle
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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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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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.