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Tortellini vs. Corn grits — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortellini and Corn grits

  • Tortellini has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Corn grits has more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Corn grits is 65% higher.
  • Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.

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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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +229.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1033.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1414.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +347.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +174.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.7%
~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
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +754.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1375.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +194.7%
Contains more OtherOther +132.9%
Contains more WaterWater +166.3%

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
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2450.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Corn grits Opinion
Calories 307kcal 74kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 1.58g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 0.49g Tortellini
Net carbs 45.1g 14.85g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 15.95g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg Corn grits
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 64mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 27mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 6.71mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.95g 0.1g Corn grits
Fiber 1.9g 1.1g Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.09mg Tortellini
Starch 15.39g Corn grits
Phosphorus 212mg 14mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 227mg Corn grits
Vitamin A 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.01mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.049mg Corn grits
Selenium 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.143mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.135mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.672mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.052mg Corn grits
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.028mg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 27µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 2.6mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.076g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.081g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.191g Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.011mg Corn grits
Threonine 0.052mg Corn grits
Isoleucine 0.058mg Corn grits
Leucine 0.228mg Corn grits
Lysine 0.031mg Corn grits
Methionine 0.029mg Corn grits
Phenylalanine 0.087mg Corn grits
Valine 0.077mg Corn grits
Histidine 0.048mg Corn grits
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Corn grits
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
10%
Corn grits
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
32%
Corn grits

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.524g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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.