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Tortellini vs. Lucky Charms Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortellini and Lucky Charms Cereal

  • Lucky Charms Cereal is higher than Tortellini in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Lucky Charms Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 277% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Cereals ready-to-eat, GENERAL MILLS, LUCKY CHARMS.

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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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
2
:
8
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +185.5%
Contains more Iron +1384.7%
Contains more Magnesium +252.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains more Zinc +1725.5%
Contains more Copper +166.3%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 131% 836% 53% 124% 20% 85% 508% 71% 284% 80%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Contains more Selenium +63.7%
Contains more Calcium +185.5%
Contains more Iron +1384.7%
Contains more Magnesium +252.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Potassium +149.4%
Contains more Zinc +1725.5%
Contains more Copper +166.3%

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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
0
:
12
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Vitamin A +1874.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +838.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6900%
Contains more Folate +901.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4150%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4
Tortellini
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%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 170% 10% 117% 89% 435% 398% 475% 27% 695% 556% 851% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1874.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +455.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +838.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6900%
Contains more Folate +901.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4150%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
3
:
2
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Protein +76%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Water +634.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Tortellini
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Lucky Charms Cereal
8% 5% 81% 4% 2%
Protein: 7.67 g
Fats: 5.02 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 4.15 g
Other: 2.27 g
Contains more Protein +76%
Contains more Fats +44%
Contains more Water +634.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.1%
Contains more Other +28.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
:
2
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Lucky Charms Cereal
22% 40% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.885 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.586 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.542 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Lucky Charms Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 75.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Protein 13.5g 7.67g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 5.02g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 80.89g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calories 307kcal 380kcal Lucky Charms Cereal
Starch 37.17g Lucky Charms Cereal
Fructose 0.8g Lucky Charms Cereal
Sugar 0.95g 36.13g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 5g Lucky Charms Cereal
Calcium 152mg 434mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Iron 1.5mg 22.27mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Magnesium 21mg 74mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Phosphorus 212mg 289mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Potassium 89mg 222mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Sodium 406mg 648mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 18.62mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Copper 0.08mg 0.213mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Manganese 2.173mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Selenium 23.9µg 14.6µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 2823IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 847µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.45mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 156IU Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 3.9µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 26.6mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 1.737mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 1.723mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 25.3mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.439mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 3.01mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Folate 74µg 741µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 6.8µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.4µg Lucky Charms Cereal
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Lucky Charms Cereal
Trans Fat 0.013g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.885g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1.586g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.542g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.486g Lucky Charms Cereal
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Lucky Charms Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Lucky Charms Cereal
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
318%
Lucky Charms Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
219%
Lucky Charms Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.715g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lucky Charms Cereal
Lucky Charms Cereal 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.