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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 from 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.
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 16% 3.6% 18% 41% 17% 25% 56% 63% 11% 91%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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 3.3% 18% 26% 3% 10% 52% 74% 0% 62% 31% 68% 6% 40%
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 +104.9%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
14% 14% 27% 43% 2%
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%
~equal in Protein ~14.33g
~equal in Other ~1.74g

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
19% 28% 54%
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.
Tortellini Sesame chicken
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Sesame chicken Opinion
Calories 307kcal 293kcal Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 14.33g Sesame chicken
Fats 7.23g 14.25g Sesame chicken
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sesame chicken
Net carbs 45.1g 26.18g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 26.88g Tortellini
Cholesterol 42mg 59mg Tortellini
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Sesame chicken
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Sesame chicken
Calcium 152mg 12mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 204mg Sesame chicken
Iron 1.5mg 1.09mg Tortellini
Sugar 0.95g 15.98g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 0.7g Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.051mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.91mg Tortellini
Starch 10.7g Sesame chicken
Phosphorus 212mg 130mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 482mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 293IU Sesame chicken
Vitamin A 38µg 83µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.31mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Sesame chicken
Manganese 0.083mg Sesame chicken
Selenium 23.9µg 16.7µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.04mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.225mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.96mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.267mg Sesame chicken
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.25µg Sesame chicken
Vitamin K 1.3µg 27.1µg Sesame chicken
Folate 74µg 8µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.045g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 73.3mg Sesame chicken
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.41g Sesame chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 3.546g Sesame chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 6.885g Sesame chicken
Fructose 2.01g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.774g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Sesame chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.039g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Sesame chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.925g Sesame chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Sesame chicken
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
30%
Sesame chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
34%
Sesame chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sesame chicken
Sesame chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame chicken
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.

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. Sesame chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168087/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.