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Tortellini vs. Corn nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortellini and Corn nuts

  • Tortellini has more Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Corn nuts are richer in Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Corn nuts' daily need coverage for Fiber is 26% more.
  • Corn nuts contain less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, cornnuts, barbecue-flavor.

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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 78% 5.1% 25% 64% 45% 51% 121% 78% 64% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +794.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +419%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.3%
Contains more IronIron +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%

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 1.3% 20% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +334.9%
~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
9% 14% 72% 3%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 71.7 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more WaterWater +1806.3%
Contains more FatsFats +97.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.6%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%

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% 56% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.58 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.22 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +256.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +598.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Corn nuts Opinion
Calories 307kcal 436kcal Corn nuts
Protein 13.5g 9g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 14.3g Corn nuts
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Corn nuts
Net carbs 45.1g 63.3g Corn nuts
Carbs 47g 71.7g Corn nuts
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Corn nuts
Magnesium 21mg 109mg Corn nuts
Calcium 152mg 17mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 286mg Corn nuts
Iron 1.5mg 1.7mg Corn nuts
Sugar 0.95g Corn nuts
Fiber 1.9g 8.4g Corn nuts
Copper 0.08mg 0.136mg Corn nuts
Zinc 1.02mg 1.88mg Corn nuts
Phosphorus 212mg 283mg Corn nuts
Sodium 406mg 600mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 338IU Corn nuts
Vitamin A 38µg 17µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.487mg Corn nuts
Selenium 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.35mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.142mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.507mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.374mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.187mg Corn nuts
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 0µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.58g Corn nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 7.36g Corn nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 3.22g Corn nuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Corn nuts
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
18%
Corn nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
53%
Corn nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn nuts
Corn nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169672/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.