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Tortellini vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between tortellini and potato chips

  • Tortellini has more selenium; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin K.
  • Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% more.

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

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1332.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +282.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.09mg

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1434.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +594.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 12.17g 78%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.11mg 60%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.66mg 47%
Fats 7.23g 34.6g 42%
Potassium 89mg 1275mg 35%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Saturated fat 3.6g 10.96g 33%
Selenium 23.9µg 8.1µg 29%
Copper 0.08mg 0.306mg 25%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 9.84g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg 17%
Sodium 406mg 8mg 17%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Calcium 152mg 24mg 13%
Protein 13.5g 7g 13%
Fiber 1.9g 4.8g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.167mg 12%
Calories 307kcal 536kcal 11%
Magnesium 21mg 67mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.197mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Folate 74µg 45µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.827mg 7%
Phosphorus 212mg 165mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Choline 5.4mg 37.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 1.63mg 2%
Carbs 47g 52.9g 2%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +92.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1505.3%
Contains more FatsFats +378.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +103.4%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +376.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2539.9%

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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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.