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Tortellini vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortellini and Popcorn

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Popcorn is higher in Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Popcorn covers your daily Fiber needs 50% more than Tortellini.
  • Popcorn has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2071.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +585.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +269.7%
Contains more IronIron +112.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%

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% 8.6% 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% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +265.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +292.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.2µg

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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.3%
Contains more WaterWater +818.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.5%
~equal in Protein ~12.94g

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +117.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +402.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Popcorn Opinion
Calories 307kcal 387kcal Popcorn
Protein 13.5g 12.94g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 4.54g Tortellini
Net carbs 45.1g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 47g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Popcorn
Magnesium 21mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 152mg 7mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 1.5mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.95g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 1.9g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.08mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 1.02mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 212mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 406mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 143IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 38µg 10µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.29mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg Popcorn
Selenium 23.9µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.104mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.083mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 2.308mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.157mg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 31µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.95g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 2.318g Popcorn
Tryptophan 0.085mg Popcorn
Threonine 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Popcorn
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
23%
Tortellini
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.963g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popcorn
Popcorn 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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.