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Icing vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Icing and Tortilla

  • Icing has more Vitamin B2, while Tortilla has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Tortilla covers your daily need of Iron 46% more than Icing.
  • Icing contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Tortilla. While Icing contains 2.974g of Saturated Fat, Tortilla contains only 0.296g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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.
Icing
1
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Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +2281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.1%
Contains more Potassium +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +16500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains less Sodium -61.8%
Contains more Calcium +2233.3%
Contains more Iron +2281.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1800%
Contains more Phosphorus +711.1%
Contains more Potassium +208.8%
Contains more Zinc +357.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +16500%

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.
Icing
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1125%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +3150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1775%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +1125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
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Contains more Fats +1608.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +130.9%
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +1608.4%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +165.2%
Contains more Other +130.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2527%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2527%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Icing Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 47.54g Icing
Protein 0g 7.28g Tortilla
Fats 16.23g 0.95g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 49.94g Icing
Calories 418kcal 237kcal Icing
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 63.1g 2.75g Tortilla
Fiber 0g 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 3mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 0.16mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 1mg 19mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 18mg 146mg Tortilla
Potassium 34mg 105mg Tortilla
Sodium 184mg 482mg Icing
Zinc 0.07mg 0.32mg Tortilla
Copper 0mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Manganese 0mg 0.268mg Tortilla
Selenium 0.1µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.19mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.114mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.17mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.06mg Tortilla
Folate 8µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 13µg 0.4µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.185g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.391g Icing
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.35g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.678g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.