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Tortellini vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortellini and Gratin

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Gratin has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tortellini is 39% higher.
  • Gratin has 7 times less Folate than Tortellini. Tortellini has 74µg of Folate, while Gratin has 11µg.

Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.7%
Contains more IronIron +134.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +785.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +344.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Sodium ~433mg

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% 8.6% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
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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 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +389.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +171.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +572.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.7%
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +317%
Contains more WaterWater +142.6%
Contains more OtherOther +17.5%
~equal in Fats ~7.59g

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
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~2.149g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Gratin Opinion
Calories 307kcal 132kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 5.06g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 7.59g Gratin
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Net carbs 45.1g 9.47g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 11.27g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 23mg Gratin
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 119mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 396mg Gratin
Iron 1.5mg 0.64mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g Gratin
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.16mg Gratin
Zinc 1.02mg 0.69mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 113mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 433mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A 38µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 23.9µg 2.7µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.064mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.116mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.993mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.174mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 11µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 4.733g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.276g Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Gratin
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
23%
Tortellini
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.133g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.