Biscuit vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between biscuits and tortillas
- Biscuits contain less vitamin B1, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, copper, folate, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B3 than tortillas.
- Tortillas' 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +67% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.8% |
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Carbs
~45.89g
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Water
~30.15g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.823mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 9.8g | 33% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 37µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 346mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.312mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.992g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.266mg | 20% |
| Folate | 61µg | 138µg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 16% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 85mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.92mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 4.858mg | 12% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 9.76g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 3.062g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 7g | 9.76g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 2.63mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 512mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 4.878g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 310kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.289mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 244mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 45.89g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 2.44g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
81%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.554g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)