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Angel food cake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Angel food cake and Tortilla

  • Angel food cake contains less Vitamin B1, Selenium, Fiber, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Magnesium than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 60% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Angel food cake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +608.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +74.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.7%
Contains more IronIron +405.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +241%
Contains more ZincZinc +2642.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~346mg

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% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +706.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +906.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +294.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1120%
Contains more OtherOther +93%
~equal in Water ~30.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4212.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Tortilla Opinion
Calories 258kcal 310kcal Tortilla
Protein 5.9g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 0.8g 9.76g Tortilla
Net carbs 56.3g 36.09g Angel food cake
Carbs 57.8g 45.89g Angel food cake
Magnesium 12mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 140mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 93mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 0.52mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.078mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.07mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 324mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 749mg 512mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.085mg Angel food cake
Selenium 7.3µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.289mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.198mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 35µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.121g 4.878g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 3.062g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 0.992g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.248mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.481mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.364mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.183mg 0.163mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.354mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.131mg 0.255mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Tortilla
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
16%
Angel food cake
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.757g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.