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Tortellini vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortellini and Tortilla

  • Tortellini has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 29% higher.
  • Tortilla has 12 times less Saturated Fat than Tortellini. Tortellini has 3.6g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla has 0.296g.

Food types used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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
6
:
4
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Calcium +117.1%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +154%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +117.1%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.8%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +154%
Contains more Potassium +18%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 19

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
5
:
6
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +32.4%
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%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +225%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Folate +32.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
2
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Fats +661.1%
Contains more Water +31%
Equal in Carbs - 49.94
Equal in Other - 1.87
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +85.4%
Contains more Fats +661.1%
Contains more Water +31%
Equal in Carbs - 49.94
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
2
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1016.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1016.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 13.5g 7.28g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 0.95g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 307kcal 237kcal Tortellini
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0.95g 2.75g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 152mg 70mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 21mg 19mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 146mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 406mg 482mg Tortellini
Zinc 1.02mg 0.32mg Tortellini
Copper 0.08mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 23.9µg 16.6µg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.114mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 74µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 0.4µg Tortellini
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 42mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.185g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.391g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.