Tortellini vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortellini and cream of Rice different?
- Tortellini is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, cream of Rice is richer in iron.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for tortellini is 38% higher.
Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, cooked with water, with salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +537.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1147.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +696.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +164% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +159.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
11.5 g
Water:
87.5 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7130% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +308.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +186.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.027 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6564.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1607.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 3µg | 38% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 3.96mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 17mg | 28% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 0.9g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.018mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0.071mg | 20% |
| Folate | 74µg | 3µg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 0.02g | 16% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 1mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 52kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 47g | 11.5g | 12% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 0.1g | 11% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 173mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 1.039mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.16mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.144mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 0.031g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.034mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 0.027g | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.076mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.95g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)