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Tortellini vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortellini and Chinese cuisine

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chinese cuisine is 42% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Tortellini. Tortellini has 0.313mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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
7
:
3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Calcium +590.9%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +256.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Equal in Sodium - 409
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +590.9%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.9%
Contains more Copper +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +256.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.2%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Equal in Sodium - 409

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
4
:
8
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +848.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3846.2%
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +848.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3846.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
4
:
1
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Protein +90.7%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +544.7%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Water +158.4%
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
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +90.7%
Contains more Fats +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +544.7%
Contains more Other +17.2%
Contains more Water +158.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
:
2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +362%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 5.79g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 7.08g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 5.3g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 7.29g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 105kcal Tortellini
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.95g 2.41g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.5g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 22mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 1.11mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 76mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 406mg 409mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.08mg 0.049mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 23.9µg 6.7µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.033mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.055mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.32mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 74µg 45µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 1.3µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 42mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1.217g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.622g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.