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Tortellini vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tortellini and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Tortellini is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, and folate; however, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in vitamin E, selenium, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 21% higher.
  • Tortellini has 21 times more cholesterol than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While tortellini has 42mg of cholesterol, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have only 2mg.
  • Tortellini has a lower glycemic index (60) than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) (74).

The food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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 51% 6% 17% 72% 74% 38% 82% 74% 279% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.9%
Contains more IronIron +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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 0% 0% 66% 0% 66% 21% 49% 19% 50% 2.5% 32% 17% 9.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +402.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +884.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +225.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.631mg

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% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.1%
Contains more WaterWater +124.3%
Contains more FatsFats +147%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%

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
31% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +287.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +761.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 3.971g 23%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 3.28mg 21%
Selenium 23.9µg 33.1µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.091mg 17%
Fats 7.23g 17.86g 16%
Copper 0.08mg 0.221mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 7.997g 15%
Fiber 1.9g 5.6g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.216mg 13%
Protein 13.5g 7.14g 13%
Calcium 152mg 20mg 13%
Cholesterol 42mg 2mg 13%
Folate 74µg 23µg 13%
Magnesium 21mg 72mg 12%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 12.8µg 10%
Saturated fat 3.6g 5.357g 8%
Sodium 406mg 571mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.02µg 6%
Calories 307kcal 426kcal 6%
Iron 1.5mg 1.91mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.264mg 4%
Carbs 47g 59.09g 4%
Phosphorus 212mg 191mg 3%
Zinc 1.02mg 1.38mg 3%
Potassium 89mg 193mg 3%
Choline 5.4mg 17.6mg 2%
Net carbs 45.1g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 21.43g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 2.631mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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
24%
Tortellini
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/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.