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Tortellini vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tortellini and mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Tortellini has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin B3; however, mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin K, and calcium.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 33% more.
  • Tortellini contains 3 times more folate than mozzarella cheese sticks. Tortellini contains 74µg of folate, while mozzarella cheese sticks contain 26µg.
  • Tortellini contains less saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more IronIron +78.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 0% 32% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +184.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1853.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Mozzarella cheese sticks DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.95µg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 5.104g 31%
Sodium 406mg 1008mg 26%
Phosphorus 212mg 358mg 21%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 25.4µg 20%
Calcium 152mg 331mg 18%
Manganese 0.363mg 16%
Fats 7.23g 17.87g 16%
Saturated fat 3.6g 6.643g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.15mg 14%
Selenium 23.9µg 16.2µg 14%
Folate 74µg 26µg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.98mg 11%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.98mg 9%
Starch 21.67g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 0.84mg 8%
Carbs 47g 27.22g 7%
Vitamin A 38µg 96µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 4.287g 6%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.74mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.257mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.084mg 3%
Cholesterol 42mg 32mg 3%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Calories 307kcal 324kcal 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.067mg 1%
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g 1%
Potassium 89mg 121mg 1%
Protein 13.5g 13.56g 0%
Net carbs 45.1g 25.62g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 0.95g 2.83g N/A
Trans fat 0.372g N/A
Tryptophan 0.175mg 0%
Threonine 0.472mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.718mg 0%
Leucine 1.468mg 0%
Lysine 1.211mg 0%
Methionine 0.411mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.811mg 0%
Valine 0.934mg 0%
Histidine 0.441mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g N/A

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
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +147.2%
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +110.2%
~equal in Protein ~13.56g

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
41% 27% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1007.2%

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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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/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.