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Tortellini vs. Trail mix — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tortellini and trail mix

  • The amount of copper, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 in trail mix is higher than in tortellini.
  • Trail mix covers your daily copper needs 101% more than tortellini.
  • Tortellini has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortellini is 60, while the glycemic index of trail mix is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Snacks, trail mix, regular.

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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 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +652.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +669.7%
Contains more IronIron +103.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.6%

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +593%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~71µg

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
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +231.5%
Contains more FatsFats +306.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.5%
~equal in Protein ~13.8g
~equal in Carbs ~44.9g

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% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +506.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1993.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Trail mix DV% diff.
Copper 0.08mg 0.985mg 101%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 9.65g 61%
Manganese 1.034mg 45%
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Fats 7.23g 29.4g 34%
Magnesium 21mg 158mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 2.066g 12.53g 26%
Zinc 1.02mg 3.22mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.298mg 20%
Phosphorus 212mg 345mg 19%
Iron 1.5mg 3.05mg 19%
Potassium 89mg 685mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 18%
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 4.712mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0.462mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.6g 5.55g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.198mg 9%
Calories 307kcal 462kcal 8%
Sodium 406mg 229mg 8%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Calcium 152mg 78mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin A 38µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Protein 13.5g 13.8g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Folate 74µg 71µg 1%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Carbs 47g 44.9g 1%
Net carbs 45.1g 44.9g N/A
Sugar 0.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortellini Trail mix
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
33%
Trail mix
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
104%
Trail mix

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.95g)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.