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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 for 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.
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590.9%
Contains more IronIron +35.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +178.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
~equal in Sodium ~409mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +848.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3846.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +538.9%

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
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 ProteinProtein +90.7%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +544.7%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +158.4%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.3µg 51.3µg 42%
Selenium 23.9µg 6.7µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.033mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.055mg 20%
Phosphorus 212mg 76mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Carbs 47g 7.29g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.48µg 13%
Calcium 152mg 22mg 13%
Protein 13.5g 7.08g 13%
Saturated fat 3.6g 0.978g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 2.13g 11%
Calories 307kcal 105kcal 10%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.161mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.32mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 9%
Cholesterol 42mg 14mg 9%
Folate 74µg 45µg 7%
Manganese 0.147mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 1.11mg 5%
Choline 5.4mg 34.5mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.82mg 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 63µg 3%
Fats 7.23g 5.3g 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.049mg 3%
Potassium 89mg 204mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 1.217g 2%
Fiber 1.9g 1.5g 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.95g 2.41g N/A
Sodium 406mg 409mg 0%
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Chinese cuisine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Tortellini
33%
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.