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Marble cake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marble cake and tortilla

  • Marble cake has more phosphorus and polyunsaturated fat; however, tortilla is richer in iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
  • Tortilla covers your daily iron needs 27% more than marble cake.
  • Tortilla has 10 times less polyunsaturated fat than marble cake. Marble cake has 3.779g of polyunsaturated fat, while tortilla has 0.391g.
  • Tortilla contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.4%
Contains more IronIron +135.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +538.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Calcium ~70mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg
~equal in Sodium ~482mg

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% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 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 FatsFats +1131.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.2%
Contains more OtherOther +23%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1189%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2467.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +866.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marble cake Tortilla DV% diff.
Iron 1.62mg 3.81mg 27%
Selenium 2.6µg 16.6µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 0.391g 23%
Phosphorus 275mg 146mg 18%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Fats 11.7g 0.95g 17%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 4.125mg 16%
Folate 36µg 98µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.37mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 0.185g 11%
Carbs 79.5g 49.94g 10%
Saturated fat 2.45g 0.296g 10%
Calories 416kcal 237kcal 9%
Protein 3.4g 7.28g 8%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.268mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.19mg 4%
Copper 0.135mg 0.102mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.06mg 3%
Fiber 2.9g 2.4g 2%
Sodium 519mg 482mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 0.4µg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 2%
Choline 4.5mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.114mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0.17mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 105mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 70mg 1%
Net carbs 76.6g 47.54g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g 2.75g N/A
Zinc 0.35mg 0.32mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
13%
Marble cake
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Marble cake
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.154g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. 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.