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Tortellini vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortellini and Fettuccine

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Calcium, Iron, and Zinc in Tortellini is higher than in Fettuccine.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need of Phosphorus 27% more than Fettuccine.
  • Tortellini contains 12 times more Folate than Fettuccine. While Tortellini contains 74µg of Folate, Fettuccine contains only 6µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Fettuccine is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 Calcium +442.9%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +748%
Contains more Zinc +920%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +442.9%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +748%
Contains more Zinc +920%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.7%
Contains more Fats +167.8%
Contains more Carbs +235.7%
Contains more Water +146.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +117.7%
Contains more Fats +167.8%
Contains more Carbs +235.7%
Contains more Water +146.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
41% 41% 18%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Fettuccine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Fettuccine Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 12g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 6.2g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 2.7g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 14g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 99kcal Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 1.3g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 2g Fettuccine
Calcium 152mg 28mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 0.6mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 6mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 25mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 168mg Fettuccine
Sodium 406mg 166mg Fettuccine
Zinc 1.02mg 0.1mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg Tortellini
Selenium 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.09mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.07mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.8mg Tortellini
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.05mg Fettuccine
Folate 74µg 6µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 14mg Fettuccine
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.9g Fettuccine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.9g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.4g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Fettuccine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortellini
8%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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

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.