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Caramel vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Caramel and Tortilla?

  • Caramel is higher in Vitamin B2, yet Tortilla is higher in Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Iron is 46% more.
  • Caramel has 8 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. While Caramel has 2.476g of Saturated Fat, Tortilla has only 0.296g.

We used Candies, caramels and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this article.

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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 Calcium +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Iron +2621.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +2336.4%
Contains more Selenium +822.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Calcium +97.1%
Contains more Potassium +103.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.2%
Contains more Zinc +37.5%
Contains more Iron +2621.4%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.1%
Contains more Copper +466.7%
Contains more Manganese +2336.4%
Contains more Selenium +822.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2687.2%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +259.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2687.2%
Contains more Folate +2350%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +752.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Equal in Other - 1.87
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Fats +752.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
Contains more Protein +58.3%
Contains more Water +370.1%
Equal in Other - 1.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +789.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 77g 47.54g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 8.1g 0.95g Caramel
Carbs 77g 49.94g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 237kcal Caramel
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 65.5g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 0g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 138mg 70mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 114mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 214mg 105mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 482mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 0.32mg Caramel
Copper 0.018mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.011mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 1.8µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.19mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.114mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.17mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 4µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.06mg
Threonine 0.192mg 0.182mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.417mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.338mg 0.157mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.285mg 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.115mg 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 7mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.185g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.391g Caramel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Caramel
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.75g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.