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Tortellini vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tortellini and Corn cake

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Calcium, however, Corn cake is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Corn cake covers your daily Copper needs 38% more than Tortellini.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +442.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +425%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg

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 0% 15% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +289.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +66.7%
Contains more FatsFats +201.3%
Contains more WaterWater +563%
Contains more OtherOther +18%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.4%

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
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +171.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Corn cake Opinion
Calories 307kcal 387kcal Corn cake
Protein 13.5g 8.1g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 2.4g Tortellini
Net carbs 45.1g 81.5g Corn cake
Carbs 47g 83.4g Corn cake
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Corn cake
Magnesium 21mg 114mg Corn cake
Calcium 152mg 19mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 157mg Corn cake
Iron 1.5mg 1.4mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 23.47g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.9g
Copper 0.08mg 0.42mg Corn cake
Zinc 1.02mg 2mg Corn cake
Phosphorus 212mg 157mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 488mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 242IU Corn cake
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 70µg Corn cake
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 1.815mg Corn cake
Selenium 23.9µg 9.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.25mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.05mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 5.15mg Corn cake
Vitamin B5 0.83mg Corn cake
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.14mg Corn cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 19µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.42g Corn cake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.76g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.93g Corn cake
Tryptophan 0.081mg Corn cake
Threonine 0.301mg Corn cake
Isoleucine 0.316mg Corn cake
Leucine 0.837mg Corn cake
Lysine 0.267mg Corn cake
Methionine 0.177mg Corn cake
Phenylalanine 0.408mg Corn cake
Valine 0.442mg Corn cake
Histidine 0.227mg Corn cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Corn cake
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
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.18g)
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.