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Tortellini vs. Tortilla chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tortellini and Tortilla chips?

  • Tortellini is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Tortilla chips are higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Tortellini's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.

We used Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +443.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.52mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~225mg

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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +123.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1507.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +259.3%
~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
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1055.3%
Contains more FatsFats +186%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.2%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2236%

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 chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Tortilla chips Opinion
Calories 307kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 13.5g 7.1g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 45.1g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 47g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 21mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 152mg 106mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 182mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.5mg 1.52mg Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.95g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 1.9g 5.4g Tortilla chips
Copper 0.08mg 0.097mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.02mg 1.38mg Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 212mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 406mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 143IU 4IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 23.9µg 4.4µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.14mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.07mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0.838mg Tortellini
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.179mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 1.3µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 74µg 12µg Tortellini
Trans Fat 0.812g Tortellini
Choline 5.4mg 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 3.6g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 5.664g Tortilla chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Tortilla 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
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.