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Cream of tartar vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cream of tartar and tortillas different?

  • Cream of tartar is richer in potassium, while tortillas are higher in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Cream of tartar covers your daily need for potassium, 478% more than tortillas.

Leavening agents, cream of tartar and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat types were 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 1.4% 2.4% 1456% 140% 65% 11% 2.1% 6.8% 27% 1.1%
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 PotassiumPotassium +6197.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2950%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +357.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6820%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18400%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 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 CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +728.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1673.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of tartar Tortilla DV% diff.
Potassium 16500mg 262mg 478%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.823mg 69%
Selenium 0.2µg 37µg 67%
Phosphorus 5mg 346mg 49%
Fiber 0.2g 9.8g 38%
Folate 0µg 138µg 35%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.858mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.312mg 24%
Calcium 8mg 244mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.289mg 22%
Saturated fat 0g 4.878g 22%
Magnesium 2mg 85mg 20%
Protein 0g 9.76g 20%
Sodium 52mg 512mg 20%
Fats 0g 9.76g 15%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.92mg 14%
Iron 3.72mg 2.63mg 14%
Manganese 0.205mg 9%
Copper 0.195mg 0.266mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.062g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.992g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg 6%
Carbs 61.5g 45.89g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg 4%
Choline 0mg 20mg 4%
Calories 258kcal 310kcal 3%
Net carbs 61.3g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of tartar 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
0%
Cream of tartar
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
171%
Cream of tartar
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.878g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.