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Tortellini vs. Pretzels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortellini and Pretzels

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, while Pretzels has more Copper.
  • Pretzels covers your daily need of Sodium 57% more than Tortellini.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted.

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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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +312.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64%
Contains more IronIron +11.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +230%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.4%
Contains more FatsFats +106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +824.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +176.8%

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
23% 41% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +51.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Pretzels
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Pretzels Opinion
Calories 307kcal 381kcal Pretzels
Protein 13.5g 9.1g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 3.5g Tortellini
Net carbs 45.1g 76.4g Pretzels
Carbs 47g 79.2g Pretzels
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Pretzels
Magnesium 21mg 35mg Pretzels
Calcium 152mg 36mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 146mg Pretzels
Iron 1.5mg 1.67mg Pretzels
Sugar 0.95g Pretzels
Fiber 1.9g 2.8g Pretzels
Copper 0.08mg 0.264mg Pretzels
Zinc 1.02mg 0.85mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 113mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 1715mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 0IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 1.789mg Pretzels
Selenium 23.9µg 5.8µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.18mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.1mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.92mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.288mg Pretzels
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.116mg Pretzels
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 83µg Pretzels
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.75g Pretzels
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1.36g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.22g Pretzels
Tryptophan 0.109mg Pretzels
Threonine 0.259mg Pretzels
Isoleucine 0.345mg Pretzels
Leucine 0.636mg Pretzels
Lysine 0.221mg Pretzels
Methionine 0.164mg Pretzels
Phenylalanine 0.453mg Pretzels
Valine 0.392mg Pretzels
Histidine 0.201mg Pretzels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Pretzels
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
16%
Pretzels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
76%
Pretzels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 1309mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.85g)
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.

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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/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.