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Tortellini vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tortellini and beef sticks different?

  • Tortellini is richer in folate and vitamin B1, while beef sticks are higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Beef sticks cover your daily need for saturated fat, 86% more than tortellini.
  • Tortellini is lower in cholesterol.

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked types were used in this article.

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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 15% 46% 7.9% 56% 27% 28% 91% 53% 0% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.8%
Contains more IronIron +126.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +137.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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% 13% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
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 23% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +525%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +770.4%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.3%
Contains more FatsFats +586%
Contains more OtherOther +148.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 34% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.461 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +890.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +858.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Beef sticks DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.6g 20.8g 78%
Fats 7.23g 49.6g 65%
Sodium 406mg 1531mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 20.47g 46%
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1µg 35%
Cholesterol 42mg 133mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 4.42g 26%
Iron 1.5mg 3.4mg 24%
Folate 74µg 0µg 19%
Protein 13.5g 21.5g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.141mg 14%
Carbs 47g 5.4g 14%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.42mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.205mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 4.54mg 12%
Calories 307kcal 550kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.436mg 10%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Calcium 152mg 68mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Copper 0.08mg 0.13mg 6%
Phosphorus 212mg 180mg 5%
Potassium 89mg 257mg 5%
Manganese 0.086mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 13µg 3%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 5.4g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Beef sticks
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
24%
Tortellini
34%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.2g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.