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Multigrain bread vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Multigrain bread and Tortilla

  • Multigrain bread contains less Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Fiber than Tortilla.
  • Tortilla's 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% 0.3% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 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 Opinion
Calories 288kcal 310kcal Tortilla
Protein 14.52g 9.76g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 9.76g Tortilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 39.01g 36.09g Multigrain bread
Carbs 47.11g 45.89g Multigrain bread
Magnesium 85mg 85mg
Calcium 111mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 250mg 262mg Tortilla
Iron 2.72mg 2.63mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 2.44g Tortilla
Fiber 8.1g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.307mg 0.266mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 1.92mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 247mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 414mg 512mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.823mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.289mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 4.858mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Vitamin K 1.5µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 70µg 138µg Tortilla
Choline 28.8mg 20mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 4.878g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 3.062g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 0.992g Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.129mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg 0.312mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.604mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.314mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.15mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.432mg 0.444mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.215mg 0.255mg Tortilla
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread

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.