Tortellini vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between tortellini and penne?
- Tortellini is richer than penne in phosphorus, iron, calcium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Tortellini's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 13% more.
- Tortellini has 4 times more cholesterol than penne. While tortellini has 42mg of cholesterol, penne has only 12mg.
- The glycemic index of penne is lower.
We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared types 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 CalciumCalcium | +70.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +179.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +106.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 26% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 24% | |
| Folate | 74µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 13.5g | 5.7g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 118mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 47g | 16.8g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 12mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 307kcal | 126kcal | 9% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 248mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 152mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 4g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 2.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 1g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 122mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 14.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.95g | 1.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)