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Dough vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dough and Tortilla

  • Dough is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Tortilla is richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Tortilla is 34% higher.
  • Dough contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 +48.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.4%

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.
Dough
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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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.858mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +13.1%
Contains more FatsFats +303.3%
Contains more OtherOther +127.7%
~equal in Protein ~9.76g
~equal in Water ~30.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +745.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Tortilla Opinion
Calories 272kcal 310kcal Tortilla
Protein 10.75g 9.76g Dough
Fats 2.42g 9.76g Tortilla
Net carbs 49.68g 36.09g Dough
Carbs 51.88g 45.89g Dough
Magnesium 32mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 52mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 117mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 3.91mg 2.63mg Dough
Sugar 4.62g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 2.2g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.152mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.04mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 602mg 512mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 1IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.289mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.7µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 123µg 138µg Tortilla
Trans Fat 0.005g 0g Tortilla
Choline 8mg 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.529g 4.878g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 3.062g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.992g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg Tortilla
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.349g)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.