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Tortellini vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortellini and Potato pancake

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Potato pancake has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Choline.
  • Potato pancake covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 31% more than Tortellini.
  • Tortellini contains 5 times more Calcium than Potato pancake. While Tortellini contains 152mg of Calcium, Potato pancake contains only 32mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Tortellini is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Potato pancakes.

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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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +598.9%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%

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 92% 6.8% 4.6% 9% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1274.1%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +122%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69%
Contains more FatsFats +104.1%
Contains more WaterWater +56.6%
Contains more OtherOther +102.3%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +80.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1530.4%

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 pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Potato pancake Opinion
Calories 307kcal 268kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 6.08g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 14.76g Potato pancake
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Net carbs 45.1g 24.51g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 27.81g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 95mg Tortellini
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Magnesium 21mg 36mg Potato pancake
Calcium 152mg 32mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 622mg Potato pancake
Iron 1.5mg 1.67mg Potato pancake
Sugar 0.95g 1.79g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 3.3g Potato pancake
Copper 0.08mg 0.18mg Potato pancake
Zinc 1.02mg 0.7mg Tortellini
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Phosphorus 212mg 128mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 764mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 113IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 32µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Manganese 0.26mg Potato pancake
Selenium 23.9µg 8.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.158mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.173mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.672mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 1.3µg 2.7µg Potato pancake
Folate 74µg 41µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 74.2mg Potato pancake
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.496g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 7.516g Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Potato pancake
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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake 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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.