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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.

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 Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +229%
Contains more Selenium +482.9%
Contains more Potassium +185.4%
Contains more Copper +47.5%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +700%
Contains more Iron +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Zinc +229%
Contains more Selenium +482.9%
Contains more Potassium +185.4%
Contains more Copper +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.9%
Contains more Folate +957.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +227.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 157

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +403.7%
Contains more Carbs +320.8%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Water +149.2%
Contains more Other +10.2%
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +403.7%
Contains more Carbs +320.8%
Contains more Fats +13.4%
Contains more Water +149.2%
Contains more Other +10.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +710.6%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Tortellini Potato salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 salad Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 9.87g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 2.68g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 47g 11.17g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 143kcal Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g Potato salad
Fiber 1.9g 1.3g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 19mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 0.65mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 52mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 254mg Potato salad
Sodium 406mg 529mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 23.9µg 4.1µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 32µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.077mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.06mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.89mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 74µg 7µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 42mg 68mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 1.429g Potato salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.171g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
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.
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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.