Bread sticks vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bread sticks and tortillas
- Bread sticks have more iron and vitamin B2; however, tortillas are higher in phosphorus, fiber, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc.
- Tortillas cover your daily phosphorus needs 32% more than bread sticks.
- Tortillas contain 2 times less vitamin B2 than bread sticks. Bread sticks contain 0.553mg of vitamin B2, while tortillas contain 0.289mg.
- Bread sticks have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of bread sticks is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread sticks, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +62.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +165.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1009.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +327.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12 g
Fats:
9.5 g
Carbs:
68.4 g
Water:
6.1 g
Other:
4 g
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +394.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11% |
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Fats
~9.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.628 g
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 | -71.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.7% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 121mg | 346mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 3g | 9.8g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.557mg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 244mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4.28mg | 2.63mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.589mg | 0.823mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.553mg | 0.289mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.312mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.628g | 0.992g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 1.41g | 4.878g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 85mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.54mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.188mg | 0.266mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 1.92mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 713mg | 512mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 68.4g | 45.89g | 8% |
| Folate | 162µg | 138µg | 6% |
| Calories | 412kcal | 310kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 262mg | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 9.76g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.281mg | 4.858mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 4.5µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 37µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.568g | 3.062g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fats | 9.5g | 9.76g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 65.4g | 36.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.26g | 2.44g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.338mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.458mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.835mg | 0.671mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.212mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.59mg | 0.488mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.516mg | 0.444mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.258mg | 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
44%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.468g)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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