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Tortellini vs. Pupusas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortellini and Pupusas

  • Tortellini is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Pupusas are richer in Vitamin B6, Choline, and Zinc.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 19% higher.
  • Tortellini has 19 times more Folate than Pupusas. While Tortellini has 74µg of Folate, Pupusas have only 4µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork).

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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 27% 15% 23% 38% 22% 44% 69% 56% 21% 97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.2%
Contains more IronIron +48.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +34.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.8%
~equal in Sodium ~426mg

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 0.33% 5% 7% 21% 21% 20% 44% 38% 53% 35% 2.8% 3% 21%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1750%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +434.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +611.1%

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
12% 10% 23% 53% 2%
Protein: 11.51 g
Fats: 10.43 g
Carbs: 23.02 g
Water: 53.12 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.2%
Contains more FatsFats +44.3%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%
~equal in Other ~1.92g

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
34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.205 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Pupusas
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Pupusas Opinion
Calories 307kcal 232kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 11.51g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 10.43g Pupusas
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Pupusas
Net carbs 45.1g 20.42g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 23.02g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 29mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0IU 28IU Pupusas
Magnesium 21mg 38mg Pupusas
Calcium 152mg 49mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 255mg Pupusas
Iron 1.5mg 1.01mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 1.45g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 2.6g Pupusas
Copper 0.08mg 0.065mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 1.62mg Pupusas
Starch 18.98g Pupusas
Phosphorus 212mg 162mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 426mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 84IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 38µg 10µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.35mg Pupusas
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Pupusas
Manganese 0.159mg Pupusas
Selenium 23.9µg 17.8µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.083mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.087mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 2.373mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.64mg Pupusas
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.23mg Pupusas
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.28µg Pupusas
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.1µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 4µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.083g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 38.4mg Pupusas
Saturated Fat 3.6g 3.166g Pupusas
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 3.964g Pupusas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 2.205g Pupusas
Tryptophan 0.121mg Pupusas
Threonine 0.46mg Pupusas
Isoleucine 0.456mg Pupusas
Leucine 0.976mg Pupusas
Lysine 0.784mg Pupusas
Methionine 0.268mg Pupusas
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Pupusas
Valine 0.531mg Pupusas
Histidine 0.354mg Pupusas
Fructose 0.33g Pupusas
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-3 - ALA 0.087g Pupusas
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Pupusas
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.045g Pupusas
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.95g Pupusas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Pupusas
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
21%
Pupusas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
41%
Pupusas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pupusas
Pupusas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.434g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pupusas
Pupusas 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. Pupusas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167663/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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