Tortellini vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Tortellini and Cream of Wheat different?
- Tortellini is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc, while Cream of Wheat is higher in Iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B6.
- Cream of Wheat covers your daily need of Iron 43% more than Tortellini.
Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types were 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 | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +345% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1077.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +582.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +440.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +618.6% |
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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:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +633.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2912.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +259.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +302.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +176.7% |
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
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6160.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +244% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.9% |
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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| Calories | 307kcal | 62kcal |
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| Protein | 13.5g | 1.84g |
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| Fats | 7.23g | 0.24g |
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| Net carbs | 45.1g | 12.48g |
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| Carbs | 47g | 13.08g |
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| Cholesterol | 42mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 152mg | 64mg |
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| Potassium | 89mg | 20mg |
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 4.96mg |
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| Sugar | 0.95g | 0.07g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.6g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 212mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 406mg | 102mg |
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| Vitamin A | 143IU | 773IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 232µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 3.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 74µg | 62µg |
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| Choline | 5.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.6g | 0.038g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.066g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.058mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.089mg |
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| Histidine | 0.042mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)