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Biscuit vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Tortilla

  • Biscuit contains less Vitamin B1, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3 than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 39% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 +372.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.7%
~equal in Calcium ~244mg
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +791.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.289mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +67%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.8%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g
~equal in Water ~30.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 -11.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +319.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Tortilla Opinion
Calories 353kcal 310kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 16.3g 9.76g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Net carbs 43.1g 36.09g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 45.89g Tortilla
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Tortilla
Magnesium 18mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 235mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 121mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 2.9mg 2.63mg Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 2.44g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.082mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.54mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 164mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 580mg 512mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 82IU 5IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.289mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 61µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.324g 4.878g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.062g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.992g Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.211mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.514mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.226mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.132mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.313mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.161mg 0.255mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.