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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.
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%
Contains more Magnesium +219%
Contains more Potassium +1332.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +282.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Zinc - 1.09
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +533.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.5%
Contains more Selenium +195.1%
Contains more Magnesium +219%
Contains more Potassium +1332.6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +282.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Zinc - 1.09

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5593.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1434.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%
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 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Folate +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +5593.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1434.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.9%
Contains more Water +1505.3%
Contains more Fats +378.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Other +103.4%
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
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 Protein +92.9%
Contains more Water +1505.3%
Contains more Fats +378.6%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Other +103.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2539.9%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +376.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 45.1g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 13.5g 7g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 47g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 307kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.95g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 1.9g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 152mg 24mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 1.63mg Potato chips
Magnesium 21mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 212mg 165mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 406mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.02mg 1.09mg Potato chips
Copper 0.08mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 23.9µg 8.1µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 0IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg Potato chips
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
Folate 74µg 45µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg 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
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 3.6g 10.96g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 12.17g Potato chips

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Tortellini Potato chips
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
59%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
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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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. 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.