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Tostada shells vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between tostada shells and tortellini

  • Tostada shells have more vitamin B6, fiber, magnesium, and copper, while tortellini has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B3.
  • Tortellini covers your daily need for selenium, 39% more than tostada shells.
  • Tostada shells contain 8 times more vitamin B6 than tortellini. While tostada shells contain 0.363mg of vitamin B6, tortellini contains only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tortellini is lower.
  • Tostada shells have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tostada shells is 49, while the glycemic index of tortellini is 60.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tostada shells, corn 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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +261.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +986.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~212mg

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 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% 13% 3.2% 0% 78% 72% 51% 0% 9.9% 20% 3.3% 56% 2.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +744.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 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 FatsFats +223.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.1%
Contains more OtherOther +53.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.5%
Contains more WaterWater +818.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 32% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +249.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1697.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Tortellini DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 0.461g 52%
Selenium 2.2µg 23.9µg 39%
Fats 23.38g 7.23g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.043mg 25%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Folate 74µg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.31mg 17%
Manganese 0.363mg 16%
Saturated fat 7.011g 3.6g 16%
Fiber 5.8g 1.9g 16%
Protein 6.15g 13.5g 15%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.217g 2.066g 13%
Magnesium 76mg 21mg 13%
Sodium 657mg 406mg 11%
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg 8%
Calcium 76mg 152mg 8%
Calories 474kcal 307kcal 8%
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 2.696mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Carbs 64.43g 47g 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 4%
Potassium 237mg 89mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.191mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.313mg 3%
Zinc 1.23mg 1.02mg 2%
Choline 5.4mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Phosphorus 203mg 212mg 1%
Net carbs 58.63g 45.1g N/A
Iron 1.53mg 1.5mg 0%
Sugar 0.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells Tortellini
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
18%
Tostada shells
24%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortellini
Tortellini contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortellini
Tortellini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.411g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortellini
Tortellini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.