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Multigrain bread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between multigrain bread and tortillas

  • Multigrain bread contains less vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and fiber than tortillas.
  • Tortillas' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 48% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in multigrain bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
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 CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +119.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~85mg
~equal in Potassium ~262mg
~equal in Iron ~2.63mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.92mg
~equal in Selenium ~37µg

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% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +44%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +97.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.312mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more FatsFats +112.2%
Contains more OtherOther +92.2%
~equal in Carbs ~45.89g
~equal in Water ~30.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 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 -80.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Tortilla DV% diff.
Manganese 2.201mg 96%
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.823mg 48%
Saturated fat 0.948g 4.878g 18%
Folate 70µg 138µg 17%
Phosphorus 247mg 346mg 14%
Calcium 111mg 244mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.289mg 11%
Protein 14.52g 9.76g 10%
Fats 4.6g 9.76g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 0.992g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 7%
Fiber 8.1g 9.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.826g 3.062g 6%
Copper 0.307mg 0.266mg 5%
Sodium 414mg 512mg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 4.858mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.5µg 3%
Fructose 2.67g 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.9mg 3%
Selenium 35.8µg 37µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.312mg 2%
Choline 28.8mg 20mg 2%
Calories 288kcal 310kcal 1%
Iron 2.72mg 2.63mg 1%
Zinc 1.85mg 1.92mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 47.11g 45.89g 0%
Net carbs 39.01g 36.09g N/A
Magnesium 85mg 85mg 0%
Potassium 250mg 262mg 0%
Sugar 6.94g 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.604mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.432mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.215mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread 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
26%
Multigrain bread
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.93g)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.