Tortellini vs. Sesame chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tortellini and sesame chicken
- Tortellini has more vitamin B1, folate, calcium, selenium, and phosphorus; however, sesame chicken has more vitamin K, vitamin B6, choline, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for tortellini is 23% higher.
- Sesame chicken has 13 times less calcium than tortellini. Tortellini has 152mg of calcium, while sesame chicken has 12mg.
Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Restaurant, Chinese, sesame chicken.
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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 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +682.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +825% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +718.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +520.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1984.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1257.4% |
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:
14.33 g
Fats:
14.25 g
Carbs:
26.88 g
Water:
42.8 g
Other:
1.74 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +97.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.3% |
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Protein
~14.33g
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Other
~1.74g
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
2.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.546 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.885 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1393.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 6.885g | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0.04mg | 23% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 27.1µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.267mg | 17% |
| Folate | 74µg | 8µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 12mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 16.7µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 130mg | 12% |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 73.3mg | 12% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 14.25g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1.31mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 3.96mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.225mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 47g | 26.88g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 0.7g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 2.41g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 83µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.083mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 3.546g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.7g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.25µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.01g | 3% | |
| Sodium | 406mg | 482mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 14.33g | 2% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 293kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 0.91mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 5IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.95g | 15.98g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.774g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.039g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.925g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken 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.