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Tortilla vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tortilla and Tortellini

  • Tortilla has more Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Tortellini has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Tortilla is 29% higher.
  • Tortellini has 3 times less Sugar than Tortilla. Tortilla has 2.75g of Sugar, while Tortellini has 0.95g.

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

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
Contains more IronIron +154%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44%

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +225%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
14% 7% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 13.5 g
Fats: 7.23 g
Carbs: 47 g
Water: 30.5 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.4%
Contains more FatsFats +661.1%
~equal in Carbs ~47g
~equal in Other ~1.77g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
59% 34% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1016.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla Tortellini
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 Tortilla Tortellini Opinion
Calories 237kcal 307kcal Tortellini
Protein 7.28g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 0.95g 7.23g Tortellini
Net carbs 47.54g 45.1g Tortilla
Carbs 49.94g 47g Tortilla
Cholesterol 42mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Tortellini
Calcium 70mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 105mg 89mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 1.5mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 2.4g 1.9g Tortilla
Copper 0.102mg 0.08mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 1.02mg Tortellini
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Phosphorus 146mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 482mg 406mg Tortellini
Vitamin A 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.16mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 23.9µg Tortellini
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.313mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 2.696mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.043mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.3µg Tortellini
Folate 98µg 74µg Tortilla
Choline 5.4mg Tortellini
Saturated Fat 0.296g 3.6g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 0.461g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Tortellini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Tortellini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Tortilla
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
45%
Tortellini

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients
  2. Tortellini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172094/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.