Tortellini vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tortellini and potato salad
- Tortellini has more selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, calcium, vitamin B3, and iron; however, potato salad is higher in vitamin C.
- Tortellini covers your daily selenium needs 36% more than potato salad.
- Potato salad contains 11 times less folate than tortellini. Tortellini contains 74µg of folate, while potato salad contains 7µg.
- Potato salad has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of tortellini is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +307.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +482.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +185.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +957.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +227.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +403.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +320.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +149.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +710.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 4.1µg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 52mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 3.737g | 22% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 2.68g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0.077mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Folate | 74µg | 7µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 19mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 47g | 11.17g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 0.65mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 0.89mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 1.429g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 68mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.141mg | 8% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 143kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.31mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 529mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 254mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.118mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 1.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 32µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 2.48g | 1% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 8.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.95g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
24%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.