Cereal vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cereal and tortilla
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin C, and manganese, while tortilla has more selenium.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 493% higher.
- The amount of sodium in tortilla is lower.
- Tortilla has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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 | +794% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2275% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1599.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +618.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +9876.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +957.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.185g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4327.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +80% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2533.3% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.37mg | 493% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.06mg | 456% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 3.81mg | 378% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.114mg | 289% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 4.125mg | 159% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 90% | |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 0.32mg | 66% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Folate | 98µg | 25% | |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 0.268mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 16.6µg | 19% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Sodium | 795mg | 482mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 49.94g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 146mg | 10% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 237kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.102mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 7.28g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 0.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.35g | 2.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.296g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 0.391g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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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
371%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( 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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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.