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Tortellini vs. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tortellini and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp?

  • Tortellini has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin D than Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp.
  • Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 202% higher.

We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp types in this comparison.

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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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
3
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6
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Zinc +635.3%
Contains more Copper +150%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 338% 52% 102% 19% 78% 205% 67% 0% 109%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Selenium +20.1%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +138.2%
Contains more Zinc +635.3%
Contains more Copper +150%

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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
:
9
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains more Vitamin A +1648.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3853.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3025%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2
Tortellini
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%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 8% 99% 0% 313% 324% 314% 0% 393% 250% 625% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1648.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +519.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3853.5%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3025%
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
3
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2
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +44.6%
Contains more Water +1120%
Contains more Carbs +76.6%
Contains more Other +63.8%
Tortellini
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
7% 5% 83% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 83 g
Water: 2.5 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more Protein +104.5%
Contains more Fats +44.6%
Contains more Water +1120%
Contains more Carbs +76.6%
Contains more Other +63.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
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2
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.8%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
21% 40% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 78.6g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Protein 13.5g 6.6g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 5g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 83g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calories 307kcal 390kcal Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sugar 0.95g 34.7g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 4.4g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Calcium 152mg 24mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 9mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Magnesium 21mg 72mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Phosphorus 212mg 237mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Potassium 89mg 212mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Sodium 406mg 596mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 7.5mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Copper 0.08mg 0.2mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Selenium 23.9µg 19.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 2500IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 740µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 0IU 133IU Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin D 0µg 3.3µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 1.25mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 1.4mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 16.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 1.7mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Folate 74µg 333µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 5µg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.2µg Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Trans Fat 0.5g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.9g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1.7g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.7g Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
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
206%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
97%
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp
Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cereals ready-to-eat, Post, Waffle Crisp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174628/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.