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Tortellini vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortellini and Caesar salad different?

  • Caesar salad is higher than Tortellini in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily need of Selenium 14% more than Tortellini.
  • Tortellini contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Caesar salad. Tortellini contains 42mg of Cholesterol, while Caesar salad contains 24mg.

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust 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 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91%
Contains more IronIron +56%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~231mg

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% 8.6% 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 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +353.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.297mg

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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.2%
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more OtherOther +23.2%
~equal in Protein ~13.39g

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
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +216.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 307kcal 265kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 13.39g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 9.54g Caesar salad
Net carbs 45.1g 29.8g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 31.5g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 24mg Caesar salad
Magnesium 21mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 152mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 89mg 170mg Caesar salad
Iron 1.5mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 0.95g 4.02g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Zinc 1.02mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 212mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 406mg 454mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A 38µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 23.9µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.297mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.043mg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 1.3µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 74µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 4.206g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.461g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Caesar salad
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%
Tortellini
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.606g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.