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Tortellini vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Tortellini and Sweet potato chips

  • Tortellini has more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Sweet potato chips has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin K.
  • Sweet potato chips covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 127% more than Tortellini.
  • Tortellini contains 12 times more Sodium than Sweet potato chips. While Tortellini contains 406mg of Sodium, Sweet potato chips contain only 35mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +92.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1038.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +209.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +939.3%
Contains more IronIron +41.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +415%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16455.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +6037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1144.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1784.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +577.8%
~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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +359.2%
Contains more WaterWater +576.3%
Contains more FatsFats +347.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more OtherOther +91%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -18.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +343.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2551.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Sweet potato chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 307kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 13.5g 2.94g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Net carbs 45.1g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 47g 56.82g Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Sweet potato chips
Magnesium 21mg 65mg Sweet potato chips
Calcium 152mg 59mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 925mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 1.5mg 2.12mg Sweet potato chips
Sugar 0.95g 8.82g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 8.8g Sweet potato chips
Copper 0.08mg 0.412mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 1.02mg 0.53mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 145mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 143IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.349mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 23.9µg 2.1µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.088mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.161mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 2.088mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.535mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 74µg 37µg Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 36.6mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.941g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Sweet potato chips
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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.