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Tortellini vs. Granola bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tortellini and granola bars?

  • Tortellini is richer in vitamin B2, selenium, and folate, yet granola bars are richer in copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
  • Granola bars' daily need coverage for copper is 35% higher.
  • Granola bars have a lower glycemic index than tortellini.

We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, granola bars, hard, plain types in this comparison.

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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 69% 18% 30% 111% 131% 55% 119% 38% 232% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +149.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.5%
Contains more IronIron +96.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +390%
Contains more ZincZinc +99%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.6%

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 3% 0.67% 42% 0% 66% 27% 30% 49% 20% 0% 37% 17% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1023.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 20% 64% 4% 2%
Protein: 10.1 g
Fats: 19.8 g
Carbs: 64.4 g
Water: 3.9 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more WaterWater +682.1%
Contains more FatsFats +173.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.37 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2513.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Granola bars
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Granola bars DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 12.05g 77%
Manganese 1.777mg 77%
Copper 0.08mg 0.392mg 35%
Fats 7.23g 19.8g 19%
Magnesium 21mg 97mg 18%
Iron 1.5mg 2.95mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.813mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.119mg 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Selenium 23.9µg 16.2µg 14%
Fiber 1.9g 5.3g 14%
Folate 74µg 23µg 13%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 2.09mg 13%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 14.6µg 11%
Zinc 1.02mg 2.03mg 9%
Phosphorus 212mg 277mg 9%
Calcium 152mg 61mg 9%
Calories 307kcal 471kcal 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Potassium 89mg 336mg 7%
Protein 13.5g 10.1g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.581mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.6g 2.37g 6%
Carbs 47g 64.4g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 4.38g 6%
Sodium 406mg 294mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.264mg 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.085mg 3%
Choline 5.4mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 59.1g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 28.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.264mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.352mg 0%
Leucine 0.724mg 0%
Lysine 0.4mg 0%
Methionine 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.479mg 0%
Valine 0.508mg 0%
Histidine 0.216mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Granola bars
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
23%
Granola bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
89%
Granola bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Granola bars
Granola bars contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Granola bars
Granola bars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Granola bars
Granola bars 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. Granola bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167542/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.