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Tortellini vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tortellini and jerky

  • Tortellini has more selenium, while jerky has more zinc, iron, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, copper, and folate.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 73% more than tortellini.
  • Tortellini contains 2 times more selenium than jerky. While tortellini contains 23.9µg of selenium, jerky contains only 10.7µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tortellini is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of tortellini is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +570.8%
Contains more IronIron +261.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +695.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92%

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%
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +81.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +1920.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +327.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
Contains more FatsFats +254.1%
Contains more OtherOther +286.4%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +447.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 406mg 2081mg 73%
Zinc 1.02mg 8.11mg 64%
Iron 1.5mg 5.42mg 49%
Protein 13.5g 33.2g 39%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.99µg 35%
Saturated fat 3.6g 10.85g 33%
Phosphorus 212mg 407mg 28%
Fats 7.23g 25.6g 28%
Selenium 23.9µg 10.7µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 11.305g 23%
Choline 5.4mg 109.1mg 19%
Copper 0.08mg 0.227mg 16%
Folate 74µg 134µg 15%
Potassium 89mg 597mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.154mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.142mg 13%
Calcium 152mg 20mg 13%
Carbs 47g 11g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.179mg 10%
Magnesium 21mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.732mg 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 5%
Calories 307kcal 410kcal 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.011g 4%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.49mg 2%
Cholesterol 42mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 9g N/A
Fiber 1.9g 1.8g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.