Tortellini vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortellini and rice cakes
- Tortellini has more vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and selenium, while rice cakes have more vitamin B3, copper, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Rice cakes cover your daily need for vitamin B3, 34% more than tortellini.
- Tortellini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortellini is 60, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1281.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +619% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +458.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +201% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +252.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +416.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 6.18mg | 269% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 8.096mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.38mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 151mg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 380mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0.056mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.103mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 11mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 16.4µg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 2.5mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 0.64g | 13% |
| Folate | 74µg | 21µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 116mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 47g | 80.1g | 11% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 9g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 299mg | 6% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 3.5g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.14mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 1.11g | 4% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 380kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 1.11g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.95g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.34mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.358mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.414mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.218mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.96g)
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.