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Mixed nuts vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mixed nuts and tortilla

  • The amount of copper, manganese, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 in mixed nuts is higher than in tortilla.
  • Mixed nuts cover your daily copper needs 89% more than tortilla.
  • Tortilla has 41 times less vitamin E than mixed nuts. Mixed nuts have 7.82mg of vitamin E, while tortilla has 0.19mg.
  • Tortilla contains less saturated fat.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of mixed nuts is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1105.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +67.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +501.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +789.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +661.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +104.2%
Contains more IronIron +46%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4015.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +86.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +570.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1325%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 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 ProteinProtein +175.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5578.9%
Contains more OtherOther +54%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +137.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1821.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 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 +15298.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3637.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1786.4%
Contains more StarchStarch +924.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Tortilla DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 0.391g 95%
Copper 0.907mg 0.102mg 89%
Fats 53.95g 0.95g 82%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.268mg 77%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 0.185g 71%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.19mg 51%
Magnesium 229mg 19mg 50%
Phosphorus 456mg 146mg 44%
Saturated fat 8.711g 0.296g 38%
Selenium 33.9µg 16.6µg 31%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.32mg 28%
Protein 20.04g 7.28g 26%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 4.125mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.06mg 22%
Sodium 5mg 482mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.17mg 19%
Calories 607kcal 237kcal 19%
Fiber 7g 2.4g 18%
Starch 4.2g 43.02g 16%
Potassium 632mg 105mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.37mg 15%
Iron 2.61mg 3.81mg 15%
Carbs 21.05g 49.94g 10%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.114mg 6%
Calcium 117mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.4µg 4%
Folate 83µg 98µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 2.75g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts 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
50%
Mixed nuts
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
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 - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.415g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.