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Potato salad vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Potato salad and Tortilla?

  • Potato salad is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Tortilla is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 40% more.

We used Potato salad, home-prepared and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this article.

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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 Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +486.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Manganese +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +304.9%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Potassium +141.9%
Contains more Copper +15.7%
Contains more Calcium +268.4%
Contains more Iron +486.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.8%
Contains more Manganese +165.3%
Contains more Selenium +304.9%
Equal in Sodium - 482
Equal in Zinc - 0.32

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.5%
Contains more Folate +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +763.2%
Contains more Water +90.2%
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Equal in Other - 1.87
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +763.2%
Contains more Water +90.2%
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Carbs +347.1%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1240.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1240.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +855.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 2.68g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 8.2g 0.95g Potato salad
Carbs 11.17g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 143kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 19mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.65mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 52mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 254mg 105mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 482mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.31mg 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0.118mg 0.102mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 4.1µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.17mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.116mg 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.202mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.171mg 0.157mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.172mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.062mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 68mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 1.429g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 0.185g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.391g Potato salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad Tortilla
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
14%
Potato salad
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.133g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.