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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.5 g
Fats:
7.23 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
30.5 g
Other:
1.77 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.461 g
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% |
