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Tortellini vs. Lo mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortellini and Lo mein?

  • Tortellini is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Lo mein is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 24% higher.

We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat 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 10% 6.3% 9.3% 40% 21% 9.8% 19% 56% 31% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +623.8%
Contains more IronIron +40.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +371.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
~equal in Sodium ~430mg

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%
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 5.7% 11% 6% 3% 12% 29% 15% 16% 16% 0% 32% 21% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +876.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.8%

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% 2% 20% 71%
Protein: 4.77 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 20.16 g
Water: 71.33 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +183%
Contains more FatsFats +207.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +133.1%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +133.9%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.592 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.291 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +249%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Lo mein Opinion
Calories 307kcal 121kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 4.77g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 2.35g Tortellini
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Lo mein
Net carbs 45.1g 18.86g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 20.16g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Lo mein
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 21mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 105mg Lo mein
Iron 1.5mg 1.07mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 2.63g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.064mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.36mg Tortellini
Starch 16.73g Lo mein
Phosphorus 212mg 45mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 430mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 179IU Lo mein
Vitamin A 38µg 9µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.3mg Lo mein
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lo mein
Manganese 0.24mg Lo mein
Selenium 23.9µg 11.7µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.047mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.124mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.81mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Lo mein
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.068mg Lo mein
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 12.7µg Lo mein
Folate 74µg 28µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.008g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 8.9mg Lo mein
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.464g Lo mein
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.592g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.291g Lo mein
Fructose 0.33g Lo mein
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.141g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Lo mein
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.134g Lo mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Lo mein
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
13%
Lo mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
27%
Lo mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lo mein
Lo mein is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lo mein
Lo mein 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 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. Lo mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167677/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.