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Tortellini vs. Salisbury steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Tortellini and Salisbury steak

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Salisbury steak is richer in Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Selenium is 30% more.
  • Tortellini contains 6 times more Folate than Salisbury steak. Tortellini contains 74µg of Folate, while Salisbury steak contains 13µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Salisbury steak with gravy, frozen.

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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 Calcium +223.4%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Selenium +218.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.083
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 36% 13% 55% 13% 67% 21% 28% 23% 41%
Contains more Calcium +223.4%
Contains more Iron +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.2%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Selenium +218.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.083

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 4% 0% 0% 79% 72% 51% 0% 10% 56% 20% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 15% 28% 25% 13% 31% 10% 52% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more Folate +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Carbs +593.2%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Contains more Water +143.2%
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% 10% 7% 74%
Protein: 6.98 g
Fats: 10.47 g
Carbs: 6.78 g
Water: 74.19 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +93.4%
Contains more Carbs +593.2%
Contains more Other +12%
Contains more Fats +44.8%
Contains more Water +143.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.7%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +221.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Salisbury steak
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Salisbury steak Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 5.78g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 6.98g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Carbs 47g 6.78g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 149kcal Tortellini
Starch 2.53g Salisbury steak
Sugar 0.95g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1.9g 1g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 47mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 0.95mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 127mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 144mg Salisbury steak
Sodium 406mg 509mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.75mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.174mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 23.9µg 7.5µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 5IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 2µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.23mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Salisbury steak
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.059mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.118mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 1.32mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.203mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.131mg Salisbury steak
Folate 74µg 13µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.7µg Salisbury steak
Cholesterol 42mg 33mg Salisbury steak
Trans Fat 0.284g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 3.982g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.483g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Salisbury steak

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Tortellini Salisbury steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Tortellini
15%
Salisbury steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
31%
Salisbury steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.382g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak 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. Salisbury steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168965/nutrients

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

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