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Tortellini vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tortellini and potato sticks?

  • Tortellini is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet potato sticks are richer in vitamin E, vitamin C, potassium, copper, vitamin B6, and vitamin K.
  • Potato sticks' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 60% higher.
  • Tortellini has 3 times more vitamin B1 than potato sticks. Tortellini has 0.313mg of vitamin B1, while potato sticks have 0.096mg.
  • Tortellini contains less saturated fat.

We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, potato sticks types in this comparison.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +744.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +204.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1289.9%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +293.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.99mg

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% 13% 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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +85%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5593.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +644.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1600%
Contains more CholineCholine +546.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Potato sticks DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 17.9g 116%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.11mg 60%
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg 53%
Fats 7.23g 34.4g 42%
Potassium 89mg 1237mg 34%
Selenium 23.9µg 8.1µg 29%
Copper 0.08mg 0.315mg 26%
Saturated fat 3.6g 8.88g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.32mg 21%
Manganese 0.423mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.096mg 18%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.116mg 15%
Protein 13.5g 6.7g 14%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 4.785mg 13%
Calcium 152mg 18mg 13%
Calories 307kcal 522kcal 11%
Sodium 406mg 633mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 2.27mg 10%
Magnesium 21mg 64mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 6.16g 10%
Folate 74µg 40µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Phosphorus 212mg 172mg 6%
Fiber 1.9g 3.4g 6%
Choline 5.4mg 34.9mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 47g 53.3g 2%
Net carbs 45.1g 49.9g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 0.22g N/A
Zinc 1.02mg 0.99mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

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% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1286.4%
Contains more FatsFats +375.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +198.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3782.9%

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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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.