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Tortellini vs. Taquitos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between tortellini and taquitos?

  • Tortellini is higher in selenium and phosphorus, yet taquitos are higher in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for selenium is 13% more.
  • Tortellini has 3 times more cholesterol than taquitos. While tortellini has 42mg of cholesterol, taquitos have only 13mg.
  • The glycemic index of taquitos is lower.

We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types 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.
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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74.2%
Contains more IronIron +64.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%

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% 10% 23% 1.5% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +194.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.331mg
~equal in Folate ~68µg

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
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more FatsFats +73.4%
Contains more WaterWater +40.1%
~equal in Other ~1.88g

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
20% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +818.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortellini Taquitos
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Taquitos DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 4.235g 25%
Manganese 0.387mg 17%
Selenium 23.9µg 16.7µg 13%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 16.9µg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 2.47mg 12%
Starch 29.62g 12%
Phosphorus 212mg 132mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 10%
Cholesterol 42mg 13mg 10%
Protein 13.5g 9.21g 9%
Fats 7.23g 12.54g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 3.85mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 4.835g 7%
Saturated fat 3.6g 2.31g 6%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1.13mg 6%
Calcium 152mg 104mg 5%
Fiber 1.9g 2.9g 4%
Carbs 47g 33.63g 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.71mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.277mg 3%
Choline 5.4mg 15.9mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 155mg 2%
Sodium 406mg 453mg 2%
Folate 74µg 68µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.331mg 2%
Copper 0.08mg 0.1mg 2%
Calories 307kcal 284kcal 1%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.18µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 38µg 30µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 30.73g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.95g 1.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g N/A
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Taquitos
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
34%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
46%
Taquitos

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 - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos 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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.