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Tortellini vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortellini and Lasagne different?

  • Tortellini is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Lasagne is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 20% more than Lasagne.
  • Tortellini contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Lasagne. Tortellini contains 0.31mg of Vitamin B2, while Lasagne contains 0.074mg.
  • Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol.

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were used in this article.

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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 +72.7%
Contains more Iron +111.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.2%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 373
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 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Calcium +72.7%
Contains more Iron +111.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Selenium +50.3%
Contains more Potassium +120.2%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 373

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 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%
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 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Folate +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Water +132.4%
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Fats +47%
Contains more Carbs +206%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Water +132.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.433
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.433

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 13.66g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 7.28g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 4.92g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 15.36g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 135kcal Tortellini
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 0.95g 3.11g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.7g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 88mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 0.71mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 115mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 196mg Lasagne
Sodium 406mg 373mg Lasagne
Zinc 1.02mg 0.87mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 23.9µg 15.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Lasagne
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.07mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.074mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.528mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.122mg Lasagne
Folate 74µg 24µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 1.3µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 42mg 17mg Lasagne
Trans Fat 0.196g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.348g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1.758g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.433g Tortellini
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Lasagne
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
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lasagne
Lasagne contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lasagne
Lasagne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/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.