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Cheese crackers vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese crackers and Tortilla different?

  • Cheese crackers are higher in Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Tortilla is richer in Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tortilla is 43% higher.
  • Tortilla has less Sodium.

Crackers, cheese, regular and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
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 +85.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +73%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +174.1%

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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3020%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~138µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 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 +12%
Contains more FatsFats +133%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +749.3%
Contains more OtherOther +32.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +87.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +917.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~4.878g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Tortilla Opinion
Calories 489kcal 310kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 9.76g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 9.76g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 57.12g 36.09g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 45.89g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 136mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 156mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 4.88mg 2.63mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 2.3g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.125mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.19mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 973mg 512mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 156IU 5IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 0.9mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.289mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 4.858mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 4.5µg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 138µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g 0g Tortilla
Choline 8.7mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 5.288g 4.878g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 3.062g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 0.992g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.129mg
Threonine 0.295mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.353mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.671mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.37mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.163mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.488mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.444mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
49%
Cheese crackers
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.