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Danish pastry vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Danish pastry and Tortilla

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Copper, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium in Tortilla is higher than in Danish pastry.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 53% more than Danish pastry.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
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 less SodiumSodium -18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +597.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.3%
Contains more IronIron +46.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.8%

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.
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 0.33% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2460%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +680%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~20mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 +124.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +196%
~equal in Water ~30.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 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 +269.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Tortilla Opinion
Calories 374kcal 310kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 21.9g 9.76g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 36.09g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 45.89g Tortilla
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Tortilla
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 35mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 98mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 1.8mg 2.63mg Tortilla
Sugar 6.95g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 1g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.089mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.7mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 108mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 417mg 512mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 5IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 4.5µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 20.1mg 20mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 4.878g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 3.062g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.992g Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.293mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.353mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.43mg 0.37mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.163mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.412mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.205mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry 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
22%
Danish pastry
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.51g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.