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Tortellini vs. Pork skins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortellini and Pork skins

  • Tortellini has more Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Pork skins are richer in Selenium, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork skins' daily need coverage for Sodium is 61% more.
  • Tortellini contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 Calcium +406.7%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Contains more Calcium +406.7%
Contains more Iron +70.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +149.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +71.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1594.4%
Contains more Protein +354.1%
Contains more Fats +332.9%
Contains more Other +216.4%
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1594.4%
Contains more Protein +354.1%
Contains more Fats +332.9%
Contains more Other +216.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.6%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +689.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Pork skins
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Pork skins Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 0g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 7.23g 31.3g Pork skins
Carbs 47g 0g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Sugar 0.95g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 1.9g 0g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 30mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 0.88mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 85mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 127mg Pork skins
Sodium 406mg 1818mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.56mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Manganese 0.069mg Pork skins
Selenium 23.9µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 143IU 40IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 12µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.53mg Pork skins
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.099mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.283mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.549mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.023mg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0µg Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 42mg 95mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 11.37g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 3.64g Pork skins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Pork skins
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortellini
20%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.77g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.