Tortellini vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortellini and pilaf
- Tortellini has more vitamin B2, while pilaf has more folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, selenium, and iron.
- Pilaf covers your daily need for sodium, 39% more than tortellini.
- Tortellini contains 42 times more cholesterol than pilaf. While tortellini contains 42mg of cholesterol, pilaf contains only 1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.
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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 | +83.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.6% |
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 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +256.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +830.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +224.1% |
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:
10.42 g
Fats:
1.37 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
8.04 g
Other:
3.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +427.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +279.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.1% |
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
0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.377 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +453.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 406mg | 1303mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 38% | |
| Folate | 74µg | 212µg | 35% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0.603mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 6.127mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.087mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 32.4µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 0.307g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 2.44mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 47g | 76.31g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.166mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 1.37g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 154mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 83mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.02µg | 6% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 10.42g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 0.373g | 4% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 359kcal | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 17.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 75.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.95g | 1.53g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | 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
24%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 897mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.293g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.