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Tortellini vs. Orange chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortellini and Orange chicken

  • Tortellini has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Orange chicken is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Choline.
  • Tortellini covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 22% more than Orange chicken.
  • Orange chicken has 11 times less Calcium than Tortellini. Tortellini has 152mg of Calcium, while Orange chicken has 14mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Restaurant, Chinese, orange chicken.

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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 +985.7%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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 5% 36% 15% 56% 19% 73% 31% 14% 12% 94%
Contains more Calcium +985.7%
Contains more Iron +59.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Copper +90.5%
Contains more Selenium +39.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.8%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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 B1 +627.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
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 16% 22% 3% 3% 11% 51% 68% 60% 54% 8% 25% 61%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +627.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Folate +640%
Contains more Vitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +568.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +1776.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +109.3%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.46
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
14% 13% 22% 48% 2%
Protein: 14.46 g
Fats: 12.68 g
Carbs: 22.46 g
Water: 48.43 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Carbs +109.3%
Contains more Fats +75.4%
Contains more Water +58.8%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1220.2%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
20% 29% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.422 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.086 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.2%
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 Orange chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Orange chicken Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 21.66g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 14.46g Orange chicken
Fats 7.23g 12.68g Orange chicken
Carbs 47g 22.46g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 262kcal Tortellini
Starch 10.5g Orange chicken
Fructose 0.67g Orange chicken
Sugar 0.95g 13.6g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 0.8g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 14mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 0.94mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 130mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 209mg Orange chicken
Sodium 406mg 553mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 1.13mg Orange chicken
Copper 0.08mg 0.042mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.087mg Orange chicken
Selenium 23.9µg 17.1µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 264IU Orange chicken
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 75µg Orange chicken
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.07mg Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Orange chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Orange chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.043mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.22mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.59mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B5 1mg Orange chicken
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.23mg Orange chicken
Folate 74µg 10µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.2µg Orange chicken
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.4µg Orange chicken
Tryptophan 0.113mg Orange chicken
Threonine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Isoleucine 0.576mg Orange chicken
Leucine 1.001mg Orange chicken
Lysine 1.058mg Orange chicken
Methionine 0.34mg Orange chicken
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Orange chicken
Valine 0.614mg Orange chicken
Histidine 0.359mg Orange chicken
Cholesterol 42mg 61mg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.053g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.422g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Orange chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 3.474g Orange chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 6.086g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.284g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.028g Orange chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.619g Orange chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Orange chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Orange 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
32%
Orange chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
35%
Orange chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange chicken
Orange chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Orange chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167679/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.