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Crackers vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crackers and Tortilla

  • Crackers are richer in Vitamin K, Iron, and Vitamin E, yet Tortilla is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tortilla is 55% higher.
  • Crackers contain 15 times more Vitamin K than Tortilla. Crackers contain 69.3µg of Vitamin K, while Tortilla contains 4.5µg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +53.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +372.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +291.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +452.2%

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.
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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +108.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 FatsFats +170.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more WaterWater +860.2%
Contains more OtherOther +78.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 +114%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1224.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Tortilla Opinion
Calories 510kcal 310kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 26.43g 9.76g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 36.09g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 45.89g Crackers
Magnesium 18mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 120mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 118mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 4.03mg 2.63mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 2.3g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.104mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.49mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 726mg 512mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.9mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.289mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 69.3µg 4.5µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 138µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Tortilla
Choline 9.6mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.878g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 3.062g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.992g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.193mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.471mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.103mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.112mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.294mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.145mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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%
Crackers
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.