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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.
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +83.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 46% 12% 59% 15% 33% 14% 14% 12% 71%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +23%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +83.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Folate +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 26% 3% 8% 14% 17% 71% 32% 58% 7% 14% 61%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Folate +722.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +128%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Water +72.8%
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 Protein +13.7%
Contains more Carbs +128%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Fats +87.4%
Contains more Water +72.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.2%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
19% 25% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.749 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 45.1g 19.61g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 11.87g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 13.55g Chinese lemon chicken
Carbs 47g 20.61g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 252kcal Tortellini
Starch 10.27g Chinese lemon chicken
Fructose 1.52g Chinese lemon chicken
Sugar 0.95g 8.18g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 40mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 1.22mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 136mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 161mg Chinese lemon chicken
Sodium 406mg 252mg Chinese lemon chicken
Zinc 1.02mg 0.51mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.04mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.089mg Chinese lemon chicken
Selenium 23.9µg 13µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 11IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 3µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.28mg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese lemon chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Chinese lemon chicken
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
Folate 74µg 9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.11µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.4µg 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
Cholesterol 42mg 32mg Chinese lemon chicken
Trans Fat 0.068g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.033g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chinese lemon chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 2.749g Chinese lemon chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 6.086g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.301g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.663g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chinese lemon chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chinese lemon chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Chinese lemon chicken
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
26%
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 contains less Sodium?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 154mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese lemon chicken
Chinese lemon chicken is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.