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Bread crumbs vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bread crumbs and tortillas

  • Bread crumbs are richer in iron, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet tortillas are richer in phosphorus, selenium, fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for bread crumbs is 28% higher.
  • Bread crumbs contain less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
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 IronIron +83.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +97.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.266mg

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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +29%
Contains more CholineCholine +37%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 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 ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.9%
Contains more FatsFats +84.2%
Contains more WaterWater +363.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 24% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 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 -75.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +199.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread crumbs Tortilla DV% diff.
Manganese 0.919mg 40%
Iron 4.83mg 2.63mg 28%
Phosphorus 165mg 346mg 26%
Starch 59.66g 25%
Selenium 25.2µg 37µg 21%
Fiber 4.5g 9.8g 21%
Saturated fat 1.203g 4.878g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.312mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.967mg 0.823mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.552mg 11%
Vitamin B3 6.634mg 4.858mg 11%
Magnesium 43mg 85mg 10%
Sodium 732mg 512mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.289mg 9%
Carbs 71.98g 45.89g 9%
Folate 107µg 138µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 0.992g 7%
Protein 13.35g 9.76g 7%
Fats 5.3g 9.76g 7%
Calcium 183mg 244mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.023g 3.062g 5%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.9mg 5%
Calories 395kcal 310kcal 4%
Zinc 1.45mg 1.92mg 4%
Fructose 2.46g 3%
Vitamin K 6.6µg 4.5µg 2%
Potassium 196mg 262mg 2%
Copper 0.255mg 0.266mg 1%
Choline 14.6mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 67.48g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 6.2g 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.427mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.544mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.963mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.232mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.655mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.6mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.296mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bread crumbs 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
52%
Bread crumbs
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Bread crumbs
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 ($)
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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.