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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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
4
:
5
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +47.5%
Contains more Calcium +117.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 100% 32% 15% 154% 11% 132% 54% 23% 48% 89%
Contains more Iron +78.6%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Selenium +47.5%
Contains more Calcium +117.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.9%
Contains more Potassium +36%
Contains more Zinc +94.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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
6
:
6
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1853.8%
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%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 15% 0% 0% 38% 60% 19% 23% 20% 20% 119% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.1%
Contains more Folate +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1853.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
:
4
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains more Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Fats +147.2%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +110.2%
Equal in Protein - 13.56
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
Mozzarella cheese sticks
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 Carbs +72.7%
Contains more Fats +147.2%
Contains more Water +23.4%
Contains more Other +110.2%
Equal in Protein - 13.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
:
2
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1007.2%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Mozzarella cheese sticks
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.104 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1007.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 25.62g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 13.56g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fats 7.23g 17.87g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 47g 27.22g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 324kcal Mozzarella cheese sticks
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 0.95g 2.83g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.6g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 1.5mg 0.84mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 212mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 89mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 406mg 1008mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 1.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.08mg 0.067mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 23.9µg 16.2µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.15mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.257mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.98mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 74µg 26µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.95µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin K 1.3µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 42mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 6.643g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 4.287g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Mozzarella cheese sticks
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
33%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 602mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.043g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.