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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 have more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, copper, fiber, potassium, and vitamin K.
  • Sweet potato chips cover your daily need for vitamin A, 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.
  • Sweet potato chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet potato chips is 41, while the glycemic index of tortellini is 60.

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% 13% 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% 395% 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 +3015.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin A 38µg 1184µg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 12.224g 78%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 9.82mg 64%
Manganese 1.349mg 59%
Selenium 23.9µg 2.1µg 40%
Fats 7.23g 32.35g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.535mg 38%
Copper 0.08mg 0.412mg 37%
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 31%
Fiber 1.9g 8.8g 28%
Potassium 89mg 925mg 25%
Protein 13.5g 2.94g 21%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 24.5µg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.088mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 9.155g 18%
Sodium 406mg 35mg 16%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Calories 307kcal 532kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.161mg 11%
Phosphorus 212mg 145mg 10%
Magnesium 21mg 65mg 10%
Calcium 152mg 59mg 9%
Folate 74µg 37µg 9%
Iron 1.5mg 2.12mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Choline 5.4mg 36.6mg 6%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.53mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 2.088mg 4%
Carbs 47g 56.82g 3%
Saturated fat 3.6g 2.941g 3%
Net carbs 45.1g 48.02g N/A
Sugar 0.95g 8.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.098mg 0%
Threonine 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.17mg 0%
Leucine 0.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.205mg 0%
Methionine 0.09mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.278mg 0%
Valine 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.096mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

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
24%
Tortellini
78%
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.