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Tortellini vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortellini and Corn chips

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Corn chips has more Vitamin E, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Corn chips is 47% higher.

Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +214.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.5%
~equal in Calcium ~138mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +297.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +825%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +384.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.8%
Contains more WaterWater +2750.5%
Contains more FatsFats +361.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +342.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3465.7%

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 chips
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Corn chips Opinion
Calories 307kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 13.5g 6.17g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 45.1g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 47g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Corn chips
Magnesium 21mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 152mg 138mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 144mg Corn chips
Iron 1.5mg 1.2mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.9g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.08mg 0.101mg Corn chips
Zinc 1.02mg 1.29mg Corn chips
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 212mg 194mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 514mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 69IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 3µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Manganese 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 23.9µg 7.6µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.047mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.078mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.842mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.167mg Corn chips
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 74µg 8µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.088g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 12.1mg Corn chips
Saturated Fat 3.6g 4.331g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

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Tortellini Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.731g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.
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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

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

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