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Tortellini vs. Kellogg's Apple Jacks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between tortellini and kellogg's Apple Jacks

  • Tortellini has more selenium; however, kellogg's Apple Jacks have more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin C, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for kellogg's Apple Jacks is 218% higher.
  • Kellogg's Apple Jacks have 4 times less selenium than tortellini. Tortellini has 23.9µg of selenium, while kellogg's Apple Jacks have 5.6µg.

Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S APPLE JACKS.

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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 21% 3.6% 9.9% 604% 33% 147% 30% 61% 65% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +202.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains more IronIron +973.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +429.4%

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 180% 176% 2.4% 54% 335% 351% 336% 21% 413% 675% 1% 268% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1286.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +563.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4062.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3275%
Contains more FolateFolate +382.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.9%

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
5% 3% 88% 3%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 88.2 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.7%
Contains more FatsFats +112.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1120%
Contains more OtherOther +121.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.7%

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
56% 18% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.9 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Kellogg's Apple Jacks DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 5.4µg 218%
Iron 1.5mg 16.1mg 183%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 1.79mg 134%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 17.9mg 95%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 1.52mg 93%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 1.34mg 86%
Folate 74µg 357µg 71%
Vitamin C 0mg 54mg 60%
Vitamin A 38µg 527µg 54%
Zinc 1.02mg 5.4mg 40%
Selenium 23.9µg 5.6µg 33%
Fiber 1.9g 9.3g 30%
Manganese 0.499mg 22%
Phosphorus 212mg 70mg 20%
Vitamin D 0IU 143IU 18%
Vitamin D 0µg 3.6µg 18%
Protein 13.5g 5.1g 17%
Carbs 47g 88.2g 14%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Calcium 152mg 12mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.6g 1.9g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.345mg 7%
Fats 7.23g 3.4g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 0.6g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.9g 3%
Calories 307kcal 375kcal 3%
Sodium 406mg 466mg 3%
Copper 0.08mg 0.098mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.4µg 1%
Potassium 89mg 112mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 78.9g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 43.7g N/A
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.12mg 0%
Choline 5.4mg 7.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.18mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.192mg 0%
Leucine 0.468mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 0%
Methionine 0.084mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.252mg 0%
Valine 0.264mg 0%
Histidine 0.144mg 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 Kellogg's Apple Jacks
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
217%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
100%
Kellogg's Apple Jacks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kellogg's Apple Jacks
Kellogg's Apple Jacks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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.