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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.
  • Tortellini has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortellini is 60, while the glycemic index of corn nuts is 40.

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% 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 1.3% 5.7% 0% 0% 88% 33% 28% 22% 43% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +123.5%
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 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
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Corn nuts DV% diff.
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Fiber 1.9g 8.4g 26%
Manganese 0.487mg 21%
Magnesium 21mg 109mg 21%
Folate 74µg 0µg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 3.22g 18%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Calcium 152mg 17mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 7.36g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.142mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.187mg 11%
Fats 7.23g 14.3g 11%
Phosphorus 212mg 283mg 10%
Protein 13.5g 9g 9%
Carbs 47g 71.7g 8%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.88mg 8%
Sodium 406mg 600mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.374mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.507mg 7%
Calories 307kcal 436kcal 6%
Potassium 89mg 286mg 6%
Copper 0.08mg 0.136mg 6%
Saturated fat 3.6g 2.58g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.35mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 1.7mg 3%
Vitamin A 38µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 45.1g 63.3g N/A
Sugar 0.95g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

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
24%
Tortellini
17%
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 richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.