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Vermicelli vs. Tortellini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Vermicelli and Tortellini

  • Vermicelli has more Copper, Choline, and Zinc, however, Tortellini is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Vermicelli covers your daily Copper needs 204% more than Tortellini.
  • Tortellini contains 33 times less Choline than Vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 177mg of Choline, while Tortellini contains 5.4mg.
  • Vermicelli has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy 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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 IronIron +20.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2295%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2866.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +960%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 2.2% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +192.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3177.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +286.5%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 CarbsCarbs +75.1%
Contains more OtherOther +215.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13400%
Contains more FatsFats +7130%
Contains more WaterWater +156.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15792.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1024.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli Tortellini
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Vermicelli Tortellini Opinion
Calories 331kcal 307kcal Vermicelli
Protein 0.1g 13.5g Tortellini
Fats 0.1g 7.23g Tortellini
Net carbs 78.42g 45.1g Vermicelli
Carbs 82.32g 47g Vermicelli
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 2mg 21mg Tortellini
Calcium 55mg 152mg Tortellini
Potassium 3mg 89mg Tortellini
Iron 1.81mg 1.5mg Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g 0.95g Tortellini
Fiber 3.9g 1.9g Vermicelli
Copper 1.916mg 0.08mg Vermicelli
Zinc 4.24mg 1.02mg Vermicelli
Phosphorus 20mg 212mg Tortellini
Sodium 4mg 406mg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 37IU 143IU Tortellini
Vitamin A 2µg 38µg Tortellini
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.16mg Vermicelli
Selenium 27µg 23.9µg Vermicelli
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.313mg Tortellini
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg Tortellini
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.696mg Tortellini
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg Tortellini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Tortellini
Vitamin K 3.8µg 1.3µg Vermicelli
Folate 0µg 74µg Tortellini
Choline 177mg 5.4mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.014g 3.6g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 2.066g Tortellini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.461g Tortellini
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Tortellini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
23%
Tortellini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
45%
Tortellini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.