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Chinese cuisine vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chinese cuisine and Tortilla?

  • Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Tortilla is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 42% higher.

We used Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +243.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +147.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Potassium +94.3%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +243.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Copper +108.2%
Contains more Manganese +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +147.8%

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 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +117.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
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 +331.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +12725%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1021.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +117.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +457.9%
Contains more Water +97.2%
Contains more Carbs +585%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.28
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 +457.9%
Contains more Water +97.2%
Contains more Carbs +585%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +557.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +431.8%
Contains more Glucose +360%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2263.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +431.8%
Contains more Glucose +360%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +2263.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 5.79g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 7.08g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 5.3g 0.95g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 7.29g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 105kcal 237kcal Tortilla
Starch 1.82g 43.02g Tortilla
Fructose 0.55g 0g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g 2.75g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1.5g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 22mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 1.11mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 76mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 204mg 105mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 409mg 482mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 1.5mg 0.32mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.049mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.147mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 6.7µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg 0.19mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.114mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.17mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.06mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 45µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg 0.4µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.06mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.313mg 0.182mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.286mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.525mg 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.552mg 0.157mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.158mg 0.122mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.327mg 0.326mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.207mg 0.165mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 14mg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.058g Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.978g 0.296g Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 1.217g 0.185g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 0.391g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g 0.019g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
39%
Chinese cuisine
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.682g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.

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