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Tortellini vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortellini and Vermicelli

  • Tortellini has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Vermicelli is higher in Copper, Choline, and Zinc.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 204% more than Tortellini.
  • Vermicelli has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortellini, pasta with cheese filling, fresh-refrigerated, as purchased and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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
4
:
5
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Calcium +176.4%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +960%
Contains more Potassium +2866.7%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +315.7%
Contains more Copper +2295%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Tortellini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 46% 57% 15% 91% 8% 53% 28% 27% 0% 131%
Vermicelli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +176.4%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +960%
Contains more Potassium +2866.7%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +315.7%
Contains more Copper +2295%
Contains more Selenium +13%

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
7
:
2
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Vitamin A +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.3%
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%
Vermicelli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
3
:
2
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Protein +13400%
Contains more Fats +7130%
Contains more Water +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +215.3%
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
Vermicelli
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +13400%
Contains more Fats +7130%
Contains more Water +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +75.1%
Contains more Other +215.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortellini
Tortellini
2
:
1
Vermicelli
Vermicelli
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15792.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Tortellini
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.461 g
Vermicelli
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15792.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1024.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortellini Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 45.1g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 13.5g 0.1g Tortellini
Fats 7.23g 0.1g Tortellini
Carbs 47g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 307kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 0.95g 17.44g Tortellini
Fiber 1.9g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 152mg 55mg Tortellini
Iron 1.5mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 21mg 2mg Tortellini
Phosphorus 212mg 20mg Tortellini
Potassium 89mg 3mg Tortellini
Sodium 406mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.02mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.08mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Selenium 23.9µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 143IU 37IU Tortellini
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 2µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0.313mg 0mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 2.696mg 0mg Tortellini
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0mg Tortellini
Folate 74µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 1.3µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 3.6g 0.014g Vermicelli
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Tortellini
Monounsaturated Fat 2.066g 0.013g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.461g 0.041g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tortellini Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortellini
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.