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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 is richer in Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin K.
  • Potato chips's 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% 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 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

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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Potato chips Opinion
Calories 307kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Protein 13.5g 7g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 34.6g Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Net carbs 45.1g 48.1g Potato chips
Carbs 47g 52.9g Potato chips
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Potato chips
Magnesium 21mg 67mg Potato chips
Calcium 152mg 24mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 1275mg Potato chips
Iron 1.5mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Sugar 0.95g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.9g 4.8g Potato chips
Copper 0.08mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 212mg 165mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 8mg Potato chips
Vitamin A 143IU 0IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 23.9µg 8.1µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.167mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.197mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg Potato chips
Folate 74µg 45µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 37.5mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 3.6g 10.96g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 12.17g Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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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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.