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Tortellini vs. Spanish rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortellini and Spanish rice different?

  • Tortellini is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Spanish rice is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need of Selenium 30% more than Spanish rice.

Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice types were 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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
8
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +223%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Spanish rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 44% 10% 25% 11% 69% 14% 22% 51% 41%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +271.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +223%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%

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.
Tortellini
Tortellini
6
:
5
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Vitamin A +43%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Tortellini
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%
Spanish rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 12% 0% 1% 46% 18% 45% 25% 19% 38% 10% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +43%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Folate +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
4
:
1
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Protein +311.6%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Water +91.9%
Equal in Other - 1.73
Tortellini
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Spanish rice
3% 5% 31% 59% 2%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 5.29 g
Carbs: 31.16 g
Water: 58.54 g
Other: 1.73 g
Contains more Protein +311.6%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +50.8%
Contains more Water +91.9%
Equal in Other - 1.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
1
:
2
Spanish rice
Spanish rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.6%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Spanish rice
21% 31% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.005 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.511 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.317 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +402.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Spanish rice Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 29.96g Tortellini
Protein 13.5g 3.28g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 5.29g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 31.16g Tortellini
Calories 307kcal 185kcal Tortellini
Starch 27.55g Spanish rice
Fructose 0.42g Spanish rice
Sugar 0.95g 1.3g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 1.2g Tortellini
Calcium 152mg 20mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 1.15mg Tortellini
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 57mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 116mg Spanish rice
Sodium 406mg 528mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.48mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.065mg Tortellini
Manganese 0.39mg Spanish rice
Selenium 23.9µg 7.4µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU 100IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 6µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.6mg Spanish rice
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.183mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.074mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 2.378mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.415mg Spanish rice
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.082mg Spanish rice
Folate 74µg 50µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.08µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 13µg Spanish rice
Tryptophan 0.044mg Spanish rice
Threonine 0.098mg Spanish rice
Isoleucine 0.109mg Spanish rice
Leucine 0.24mg Spanish rice
Lysine 0.131mg Spanish rice
Methionine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Phenylalanine 153mg Spanish rice
Valine 0.137mg Spanish rice
Histidine 0.071mg Spanish rice
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Spanish rice
Trans Fat 0.07g Tortellini
Saturated Fat 3.6g 1.005g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 1.511g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 2.317g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.052g Spanish rice
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Spanish rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.238g Spanish rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Spanish rice
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
21%
Spanish rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
29%
Spanish rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.595g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spanish rice
Spanish rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Spanish rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167665/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.