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.
- The glycemic index of tortellini is higher.
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +950% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +960% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2295% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +192.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3177.8% |
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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
82.32 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7130% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +156.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.3% |
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
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.041 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15792.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1024.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 1.916mg | 204% |
| Choline | 5.4mg | 177mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 4.24mg | 29% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 0.1g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 212mg | 20mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.313mg | 0mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Folate | 74µg | 0µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.696mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 4mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6g | 0.014g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 47g | 82.32g | 12% |
| Fats | 7.23g | 0.1g | 11% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 55mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 23.9µg | 27µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.066g | 0.013g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.81mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.461g | 0.041g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.3µg | 3.8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 307kcal | 331kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 45.1g | 78.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.95g | 17.44g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortellini is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortellini is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.