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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% 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 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

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%

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 sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 sticks Opinion
Calories 307kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 13.5g 6.7g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 45.1g 49.9g Potato sticks
Carbs 47g 53.3g Potato sticks
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 21mg 64mg Potato sticks
Calcium 152mg 18mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 1.5mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 0.95g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 1.9g 3.4g Potato sticks
Copper 0.08mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 1.02mg 0.99mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 172mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 633mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 0IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 0.423mg Potato sticks
Selenium 23.9µg 8.1µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.096mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.116mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 74µg 40µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 3.6g 8.88g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 6.16g Potato sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 17.9g Potato sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Potato sticks
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
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 227mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks 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 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.