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Tortellini vs. Caramel popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortellini and Caramel popcorn different?

  • Tortellini is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Caramel popcorn is richer in Iron, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tortellini is 36% higher.

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, with peanuts are the varieties 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 57% 20% 31% 147% 99% 34% 54% 23% 100% 21%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +130.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +512.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.9%
Contains more IronIron +160.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.4%

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% 4.7% 17% 0% 13% 29% 37% 14% 43% 0% 9.8% 12% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +513.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +220.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 8% 81% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 7.8 g
Carbs: 80.7 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.9%
Contains more WaterWater +824.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
~equal in Fats ~7.8g
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 39% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.27 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Caramel popcorn Opinion
Calories 307kcal 400kcal Caramel popcorn
Protein 13.5g 6.4g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 7.8g Caramel popcorn
Net carbs 45.1g 76.9g Caramel popcorn
Carbs 47g 80.7g Caramel popcorn
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Caramel popcorn
Magnesium 21mg 80mg Caramel popcorn
Calcium 152mg 66mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 355mg Caramel popcorn
Iron 1.5mg 3.91mg Caramel popcorn
Sugar 0.95g 45.36g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 3.8g Caramel popcorn
Copper 0.08mg 0.297mg Caramel popcorn
Zinc 1.02mg 1.24mg Caramel popcorn
Phosphorus 212mg 127mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 177mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin A 143IU 78IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 38µg 4µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.85mg Caramel popcorn
Manganese 0.764mg Caramel popcorn
Selenium 23.9µg 3.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.051mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.126mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.99mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.23mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.185mg Caramel popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.9µg Caramel popcorn
Folate 74µg 16µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 17.3mg Caramel popcorn
Saturated Fat 3.6g 1.04g Caramel popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 2.73g Caramel popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 3.27g Caramel popcorn
Tryptophan 0.052mg Caramel popcorn
Threonine 0.231mg Caramel popcorn
Isoleucine 0.227mg Caramel popcorn
Leucine 0.641mg Caramel popcorn
Lysine 0.199mg Caramel popcorn
Methionine 0.112mg Caramel popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Caramel popcorn
Valine 0.303mg Caramel popcorn
Histidine 0.182mg Caramel popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Caramel popcorn
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
14%
Caramel popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
59%
Caramel popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel popcorn
Caramel popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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.
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. Caramel popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167551/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.