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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.
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 12% 14% 13% 36% 28% 20% 54% 66% 23% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.4%
Contains more IronIron +57.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.083mg

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% 0.3% 4.6% 0% 15% 27% 25% 12% 30% 51% 4.3% 9.8% 26%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2760%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +469.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +93.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +593.2%
Contains more OtherOther +12%
Contains more FatsFats +44.8%
Contains more WaterWater +143.2%

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
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.982 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.798 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +132.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 307kcal 149kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 6.98g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 10.47g Salisbury steak
Net carbs 45.1g 5.78g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 6.78g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 33mg Salisbury steak
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Salisbury steak
Magnesium 21mg 17mg Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 47mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 144mg Salisbury steak
Iron 1.5mg 0.95mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 0.26g Salisbury steak
Fiber 1.9g 1g Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.083mg Salisbury steak
Zinc 1.02mg 0.75mg Tortellini
Starch 2.53g Salisbury steak
Phosphorus 212mg 127mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 509mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 5IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 2µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.23mg Salisbury steak
Manganese 0.174mg Salisbury steak
Selenium 23.9µg 7.5µg Tortellini
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
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.41µg Salisbury steak
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.7µg Salisbury steak
Folate 74µg 13µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.284g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 46.8mg Salisbury steak
Saturated Fat 3.6g 3.982g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 4.798g Salisbury steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.483g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.057g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Salisbury steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.252g Salisbury steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Salisbury steak
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%
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 Cholesterol?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salisbury steak
Salisbury steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.