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Tortellini vs. Plantain chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are tortellini and plantain chips different?

  • Tortellini is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and potassium.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need for selenium, 43% more than plantain chips.
  • Tortellini contains 8 times more vitamin B2 than plantain chips. Tortellini contains 0.31mg of vitamin B2, while plantain chips contain 0.04mg.
  • Tortellini is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tortellini has a higher glycemic index (60) than plantain chips (45).

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types were used 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.
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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1588.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +175.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5875%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +238.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +783.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.2%

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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +969.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1359.3%
Contains more FatsFats +309.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.3%

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +172.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2446.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Plantain chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 11.739g 75%
Selenium 23.9µg 0.4µg 43%
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg 36%
Fats 7.23g 29.59g 34%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 5.04mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.46mg 32%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 28.6µg 23%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 22%
Protein 13.5g 2.28g 22%
Saturated fat 3.6g 8.337g 22%
Starch 50.8g 21%
Potassium 89mg 786mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.04mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.065mg 21%
Phosphorus 212mg 78mg 19%
Calcium 152mg 9mg 14%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Copper 0.08mg 0.198mg 13%
Magnesium 21mg 71mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.802mg 12%
Manganese 0.276mg 12%
Calories 307kcal 531kcal 11%
Folate 74µg 35µg 10%
Sodium 406mg 202mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 5.632g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 0.97mg 7%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.37mg 6%
Fiber 1.9g 3.5g 6%
Carbs 47g 63.84g 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 69µg 3%
Choline 5.4mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 60.34g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Plantain chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Tortellini
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.737g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.