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Tortellini vs. Cheese popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortellini and Cheese popcorn

  • Tortellini is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Cheese popcorn is richer in Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese popcorn's daily need coverage for Fiber is 32% higher.
  • Tortellini has 7 times more Folate than Cheese popcorn. While Tortellini has 74µg of Folate, Cheese popcorn has only 11µg.
  • Tortellini has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, popcorn, cheese-flavor.

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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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
3
:
7
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Selenium +99.2%
Contains more Iron +49.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.3%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +75%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Cheese popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 85% 65% 155% 24% 116% 55% 47% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +34.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.3%
Contains more Selenium +99.2%
Contains more Iron +49.3%
Contains more Magnesium +333.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.3%
Contains more Potassium +193.3%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Copper +75%

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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
5
:
6
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Folate +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +530.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
Tortellini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Cheese popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 77% 0% 2% 31% 56% 28% 28% 55% 9% 67% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Folate +572.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +446.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +530.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
2
:
3
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +1120%
Contains more Fats +359.2%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Equal in Carbs - 51.6
Tortellini
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Cheese popcorn
9% 33% 52% 3% 3%
Protein: 9.3 g
Fats: 33.2 g
Carbs: 51.6 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Water +1120%
Contains more Fats +359.2%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Equal in Carbs - 51.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
:
2
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3234.1%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Cheese popcorn
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 6.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +369.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3234.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Cheese popcorn
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cheese popcorn Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 41.7g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 9.3g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 33.2g Cheese popcorn
Carbs 47g 51.6g Cheese popcorn
Calories 307kcal 526kcal Cheese popcorn
Sugar 0.95g 0.79g Cheese popcorn
Fiber 1.9g 9.9g Cheese popcorn
Calcium 152mg 113mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 2.24mg Cheese popcorn
Magnesium 21mg 91mg Cheese popcorn
Phosphorus 212mg 361mg Cheese popcorn
Potassium 89mg 261mg Cheese popcorn
Sodium 406mg 889mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 2.01mg Cheese popcorn
Copper 0.08mg 0.14mg Cheese popcorn
Manganese 0.713mg Cheese popcorn
Selenium 23.9µg 12µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 140IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 8µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 3.82mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.124mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.241mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.453mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.461mg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.235mg Cheese popcorn
Folate 74µg 11µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.53µg Cheese popcorn
Vitamin K 1.3µg 8.2µg Cheese popcorn
Tryptophan 0.094mg Cheese popcorn
Threonine 0.417mg Cheese popcorn
Isoleucine 0.402mg Cheese popcorn
Leucine 1.024mg Cheese popcorn
Lysine 0.443mg Cheese popcorn
Methionine 0.191mg Cheese popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.405mg Cheese popcorn
Valine 0.489mg Cheese popcorn
Histidine 0.252mg Cheese popcorn
Cholesterol 42mg 11mg Cheese popcorn
Saturated Fat 3.6g 6.41g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 9.7g Cheese popcorn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 15.37g Cheese popcorn

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Cheese popcorn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortellini
31%
Cheese popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
74%
Cheese popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese popcorn
Cheese popcorn is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cheese popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167960/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.