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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 have more vitamin E, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin E for corn chips is 47% higher.
  • Tortellini has a higher glycemic index than corn chips.

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% 13% 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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1166.7%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 16.438g 107%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 7.23mg 47%
Fats 7.23g 33.36g 40%
Selenium 23.9µg 7.6µg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.047mg 22%
Starch 51.36g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 9.134g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.078mg 18%
Folate 74µg 8µg 17%
Protein 13.5g 6.17g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Manganese 0.333mg 14%
Calories 307kcal 538kcal 12%
Magnesium 21mg 72mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.842mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.167mg 10%
Fiber 1.9g 4g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Sodium 406mg 514mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 3µg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.2mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 6.3µg 4%
Saturated fat 3.6g 4.331g 3%
Phosphorus 212mg 194mg 3%
Carbs 47g 56.9g 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.29mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.101mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 144mg 2%
Calcium 152mg 138mg 1%
Choline 5.4mg 12.1mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
24%
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.

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