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Tortellini vs. Scrambled egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortellini and Scrambled egg different?

  • Tortellini is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Scrambled egg is richer in Vitamin B12, Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Scrambled egg is 128% higher.
  • Tortellini contains 13 times more Vitamin B3 than Scrambled egg. While Tortellini contains 2.696mg of Vitamin B3, Scrambled egg contains only 0.21mg.
  • Tortellini has less Saturated Fat.

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Fast foods, egg, scrambled are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Equal in Selenium - 22.5
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 18% 98% 10% 104% 13% 25% 46% 23% 6% 123%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Copper +19.4%
Contains more Iron +72.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Potassium +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.9%
Contains more Zinc +62.7%
Equal in Selenium - 22.5

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 B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1183.8%
Contains more Folate +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +374.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +592.3%
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 41% 20% 34% 11% 20% 120% 4% 57% 44% 22% 127% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1183.8%
Contains more Folate +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +374.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +531.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +592.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2159.6%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Water +118.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.84
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
14% 16% 2% 67%
Protein: 13.84 g
Fats: 16.18 g
Carbs: 2.08 g
Water: 66.7 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +2159.6%
Contains more Other +47.5%
Contains more Fats +123.8%
Contains more Water +118.7%
Equal in Protein - 13.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.1%
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
44% 42% 14%
Saturated Fat: 6.153 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.889 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.969 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +327.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Scrambled egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Scrambled egg Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 2.08g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 13.84g Scrambled egg
Fats 7.23g 16.18g Scrambled egg
Carbs 47g 2.08g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 212kcal Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 1.64g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 0g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 57mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 2.59mg Scrambled egg
Magnesium 21mg 14mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 242mg Scrambled egg
Potassium 89mg 147mg Scrambled egg
Sodium 406mg 187mg Scrambled egg
Zinc 1.02mg 1.66mg Scrambled egg
Copper 0.08mg 0.067mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.043mg Scrambled egg
Selenium 23.9µg 22.5µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 679IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 176µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0IU 46IU Scrambled egg
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.08mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.52mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.21mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.94mg Scrambled egg
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.19mg Scrambled egg
Folate 74µg 29µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.01µg Scrambled egg
Vitamin K 1.3µg 9µg Scrambled egg
Tryptophan 0.212mg Scrambled egg
Threonine 0.657mg Scrambled egg
Isoleucine 0.836mg Scrambled egg
Leucine 1.185mg Scrambled egg
Lysine 0.913mg Scrambled egg
Methionine 0.427mg Scrambled egg
Phenylalanine 0.75mg Scrambled egg
Valine 0.96mg Scrambled egg
Histidine 0.325mg Scrambled egg
Cholesterol 42mg 426mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 6.153g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 5.889g Scrambled egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 1.969g Scrambled egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Scrambled egg
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
43%
Scrambled egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
46%
Scrambled egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.553g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scrambled egg
Scrambled egg is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Scrambled egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173272/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.