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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% 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 0% 3.3% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +280%
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 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 DV% diff.
Fiber 1.9g 14.5g 50%
Manganese 1.113mg 48%
Selenium 23.9µg 0µg 43%
Magnesium 21mg 144mg 29%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Phosphorus 212mg 358mg 21%
Iron 1.5mg 3.19mg 21%
Copper 0.08mg 0.262mg 20%
Zinc 1.02mg 3.08mg 19%
Sodium 406mg 8mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.083mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.104mg 17%
Calcium 152mg 7mg 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.6g 0.637g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 2.318g 12%
Folate 74µg 31µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Carbs 47g 77.78g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.157mg 9%
Potassium 89mg 329mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Calories 307kcal 387kcal 4%
Fats 7.23g 4.54g 4%
Choline 5.4mg 21.2mg 3%
Vitamin A 38µg 10µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 0.95g 3%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 2.308mg 2%
Protein 13.5g 12.94g 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.29mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
24%
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.