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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 has more Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Rice cakes covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 34% more than Tortellini.

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.
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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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.
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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 0%
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%
~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% 80% 6%
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
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.461 g
22% 39% 39%
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.
Tortellini Rice cakes
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Rice cakes Opinion
Calories 307kcal 380kcal Rice cakes
Protein 13.5g 9g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 3.5g Tortellini
Net carbs 45.1g 76.3g Rice cakes
Carbs 47g 80.1g Rice cakes
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Rice cakes
Magnesium 21mg 151mg Rice cakes
Calcium 152mg 11mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 299mg Rice cakes
Iron 1.5mg 1.14mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g Rice cakes
Fiber 1.9g 3.8g Rice cakes
Copper 0.08mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.02mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 212mg 380mg Rice cakes
Sodium 406mg 116mg Rice cakes
Vitamin A 143IU 0IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg Tortellini
Manganese 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 23.9µg 16.4µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.056mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.103mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.13mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 21µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.64g Rice cakes
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1.11g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.11g Rice cakes
Tryptophan 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.218mg Rice cakes
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 Rice cakes
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
23%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
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.

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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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.