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Tortellini vs. Chinese lemon chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortellini and Chinese lemon chicken different?

  • Tortellini is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Chinese lemon chicken is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 22% more than Chinese lemon chicken.
  • Tortellini contains 8 times more Folate than Chinese lemon chicken. Tortellini contains 74µg of Folate, while Chinese lemon chicken contains 9µg.
  • Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken 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 11% 12% 14% 46% 13% 14% 58% 33% 12% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more IronIron +23%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.9%

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 7.7% 0.66% 26% 3% 13% 16% 71% 31% 58% 14% 61% 6.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1776.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +429.6%

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
12% 14% 21% 53%
Protein: 11.87 g
Fats: 13.55 g
Carbs: 20.61 g
Water: 52.69 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +87.4%
Contains more WaterWater +72.8%

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
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.086 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1220.2%

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 lemon chicken
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Chinese lemon chicken Opinion
Calories 307kcal 252kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 11.87g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
Net carbs 45.1g 19.61g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 20.61g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 32mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 40mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Iron 1.5mg 1.22mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 8.18g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1g Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.04mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.51mg Tortellini
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Phosphorus 212mg 136mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin A 143IU 11IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 38µg 3µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Manganese 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 23.9µg 13µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.053mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.07mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.776mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.25mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.4µg Chinese lemon chicken
Folate 74µg 9µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.068g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 28.6mg Chinese lemon chicken
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Tryptophan 0.141mg Chinese lemon chicken
Threonine 0.513mg Chinese lemon chicken
Isoleucine 0.537mg Chinese lemon chicken
Leucine 0.978mg Chinese lemon chicken
Lysine 0.958mg Chinese lemon chicken
Methionine 0.33mg Chinese lemon chicken
Phenylalanine 0.478mg Chinese lemon chicken
Valine 0.57mg Chinese lemon chicken
Histidine 0.365mg Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Chinese lemon chicken
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
25%
Chinese lemon chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
28%
Chinese lemon chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.567g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken 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 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. Chinese lemon chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167674/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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